2008 Kawasaki Brute Force 650 4x4 Owners Manual - Page 173
2008 Kawasaki Brute Force 650 4x4 Manual
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MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 171 Cleaning For the prolonged life of your vehicle, wash it down immediately after it has been splashed with seawater or exposed to the sea breeze, or operated on rainy days, rough terrain, or in dusty areas. Preparations for Washing Before washing, these precautions must be taken to keep water off the following parts. Muffler rear opening - cover with a plastic bag secured with a rubber band. Brake levers, switch case, throttle case - cover with plastic bags. Ignition switch - cover the keyhole with tape. Air cleaner intake - close opening with tape, or stuff in rags. bearings and other components causing eventual failure from rust and corrosion. Some of the soaps which are highly alkaline leave a residue or cause spotting. żAbrasive cleanser will damage the surface treatment and a high pressure washer could cause the camouflage and graphics to peel off the bodywork. (for KVF650E). After Washing all plastic bags from the muffler and the • Remove handlebars, take the tape off the ignition switch, • • • and open the air cleaner intake. Lubricate the points listed in the General Lubrication section. Test the brakes before operation. Start the engine and run it for 5 minutes. j Where to be Careful Avoid spraying water with any great force near the following places. Disc brake master cylinder and caliper. Under the air cleaner - if water gets into the ignition coil or into the spark plug cap, the spark will jump through the water and be grounded out. When this happens, the vehicle will not start and the affected parts must be wiped dry. WARNING HAZARD Wax, oil, or grease on brake discs. WHAT CAN HAPPEN Can cause loss of braking and an accident. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Clean the brake discs with an oilless solvent such as trichloroethylene or acetone. Observe the solvent manufacturer's warnings. • • żCoin operated, high pressure spray washers are not recommended. The water may be forced into NOTE