2015 Kawasaki KX250F Owners Manual - Page 142

2015 Kawasaki KX250F Manual

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MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 141 WARNING If the axle holder is not securely clamped, the front fork assembly may come out of the vise when compressed, which could cause an accident resulting in injury. However, clamping the axle holder too tightly can damage it which will affect riding stability. Use protective aluminum covers on the jaws of the vise and do not tighten the vise excessively. the outer tube by hands and install the • Compress top plug wrench (special tool: 57001-1645) between the axle holder bottom and locknut. j WARNING The fork spring applies pressure to the adjuster assembly and can eject the special tool with substantial force if the tool is not properly and securely placed. Be sure the tool is fully in place as shown in the photo, and keep fingers away to avoid getting them pinched between the tool, adjuster assembly and axle holder. When using the Fork Spring Compressor (Special Tool: 57001-1771): Set the fork spring compressor (special tool: 57001-1771) and a suitable jack as shown in the figure. A. Fork Spring Compressor (Special Tool: 57001-1771) B. Suitable Jack the heavy cloth on the fork spring compressor • Put (special tool: 57001-1771). the front fork, with its upper side facing down• Set ward, on the fork spring compressor (special tool: 57001-1771). •

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MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
141
j
WARNING
If the axle holder is not securely clamped, the
front fork assembly may come out of the vise
when compressed, which could cause an ac-
cident resulting in injury.
However, clamp-
ing the axle holder too tightly can damage it
which will affect riding stability. Use protec-
tive aluminum covers on the jaws of the vise
and do not tighten the vise excessively.
Compress the outer tube by hands and install the
top plug wrench (special tool: 57001-1645) be-
tween the axle holder bottom and locknut.
WARNING
The fork spring applies pressure to the ad-
juster assembly and can eject the special
tool with substantial force if the tool is not
properly and securely placed.
Be sure the
tool is fully in place as shown in the photo,
and keep fingers away to avoid getting them
pinched between the tool, adjuster assembly
and axle holder.
When
using
the
Fork
Spring
Compressor
(Special Tool: 57001-1771):
Set the fork spring compressor (special tool:
57001-1771) and a suitable jack as shown in the
figure.
A. Fork Spring Compressor (Special Tool:
57001-1771)
B. Suitable Jack
Put the heavy cloth on the fork spring compressor
(special tool: 57001-1771).
Set the front fork, with its upper side facing down-
ward, on the fork spring compressor (special tool:
57001-1771).