2011 Kawasaki Brute Force 650 4x4 Owners Manual - Page 139
2011 Kawasaki Brute Force 650 4x4 Manual
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MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 137 Valve Clearance Valve and valve seat wear decrease valve clearance, upsetting valve timing. Air Cleaner A clogged air cleaner restricts the engine's air intake, increases fuel consumption, reduces engine power, and causes spark plug fouling. 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. 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 a 0.15 mm (0.004 a 0.006 in.) EXHAUST 0.20 a 0.25 mm (0.008 a 0.010 in.) WARNING HAZARD A clogged air cleaner. WHAT CAN HAPPEN May allow dirt and dust to enter the carburetor and stick the throttle open. This could cause an accident. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Clean the air cleaner regularly and according to the instructions in this section. j NOTICE A clogged air cleaner may allow dirt and dust to enter the engine causing excessive wear and possibly engine damage. The air cleaner element must be cleaned in accordance with the Periodic Maintenance Chart. In dusty areas, the element should be cleaned more frequently than the recommended interval. After riding through rain or on muddy roads, the element should be cleaned immediately.