2009 Kawasaki KFX700 Owners Manual - Page 117

2009 Kawasaki KFX700 Manual

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116 MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT WARNING HAZARD Failure to maintain the control cable. WHAT CAN HAPPEN Can result in control malfunction and an accident. Without proper maintenance the cable can become frayed, kinked, pinched, and damaged so that it can break or jam. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Be sure the control cable is properly adjusted and correctly routed. Replace the cable if it is damaged. Fuel System Accumulation of moisture or sediment in the fuel system will restrict the flow of fuel and cause carburetor malfunction. The system should be checked in accordance with the Periodic Maintenance Chart. WARNING HAZARD Draining the fuel system without following proper precautions. WHAT CAN HAPPEN Gasoline is extremely flammable and can be explosive under certain conditions. A fire or explosion can cause severe injury or death. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD When working on the fuel system, do not smoke. Turn the ignition key to "OFF". Make sure the area is well ventilated and free from any source of flame or sparks; this includes any appliance with a pilot light. If gasoline is spilled, wipe it up immediately. j High Altitude Use The original carburetor settings for this vehicle are best for sea level use. When the vehicle is used at high altitude, the thinner atmosphere makes the air/fuel mixture richer reducing performance and increasing fuel usage. Have the carburetor adjusted by your authorized Kawasaki dealer if you intend to use this vehicle above 500 m (1 640 feet). Inspection the lower end of the carburetor drain hose into • Run a suitable container.

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MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
j
WARNING
H
A
Z
A
R
D
Failure to maintain the control cable.
W
H
A
T
C
A
N
H
A
P
P
E
N
Can result in control malfunction and an ac-
cident. Without proper maintenance the ca-
ble can become frayed, kinked, pinched, and
damaged so that it can break or jam.
H
O
W
T
O
A
V
O
I
D
T
H
E
H
A
Z
A
R
D
Be sure the control cable is properly ad-
justed and correctly routed.
Replace the
cable if it is damaged.
High Altitude Use
The original carburetor settings for this vehicle are
best for sea level use.
When the vehicle is used
at high altitude, the thinner atmosphere makes the
air/fuel mixture richer reducing performance and in-
creasing fuel usage. Have the carburetor adjusted
by your authorized Kawasaki dealer if you intend to
use this vehicle above 500 m (1 640 feet).
Fuel System
Accumulation of moisture or sediment in the fuel
system will restrict the flow of fuel and cause carbu-
retor malfunction. The system should be checked in
accordance with the Periodic Maintenance Chart.
WARNING
H
A
Z
A
R
D
Draining the fuel system without following
proper precautions.
W
H
A
T
C
A
N
H
A
P
P
E
N
Gasoline is extremely flammable and can be
explosive under certain conditions.
A fire or explosion can cause severe injury
or death.
H
O
W
T
O
A
V
O
I
D
T
H
E
H
A
Z
A
R
D
When working on the fuel system, do not
smoke. Turn the ignition key to “OFF”. Make
sure the area is well ventilated and free from
any source of flame or sparks; this includes
any appliance with a pilot light.
If gasoline is spilled, wipe it up immediately.
Inspection
•
Run the lower end of the carburetor drain hose into
a suitable container.