2009 Kawasaki KFX700 Owners Manual - Page 107
2009 Kawasaki KFX700 Manual
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106 MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT Valve Clearance Valve and valve seat wear decrease valve clearance, upsetting valve timing. NOTICE If valve clearance is left unadjusted, wear will eventually cause the valves to remain partially open, which lowers performance, burns the valves and valve seats, and may cause serious engine damage. A. Spark Plug Cap j • Unscrew the spark plug. Spark Plug Fitting the plugs into the plug holes. • Insert Toughen the plugs with the specified torque. • Put the spark caps in place and pull up lightly • to make sure plug of its good fitting. Valve clearance for each valve should be checked and adjusted in accordance with the Periodic Maintenance Chart. Inspection and adjustment should be done by an authorized Kawasaki dealer. Valve Clearance (Engine Cold) INTAKE 0.10 ∼ 0.15 mm (0.004 ∼ 0.006 in.) EXHAUST 0.20 ∼ 0.25 mm (0.008 ∼ 0.010 in.)
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