2011 Kawasaki KLX140 Owners Manual - Page 55
2011 Kawasaki KLX140 Manual
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MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 53 the locknut. • Tighten Start the check that the clutch does not • slip and itengine, releases properly. • Slide the dust cover back into place. Valve Clearance Valve and valve seat wear decreases valve clearance, upsetting valve timing. j WARNING Too much cable play can prevent clutch disengagement and cause an accident resulting in serious injury or death. When adjusting the clutch or replacing the cable, be sure the upper end of the clutch outer cable is fully seated in its fitting, or it could slip into place later, creating enough cable play to prevent clutch disengagement. NOTICE If valve clearance is left unadjusted, wear will eventually cause the valves to remain partly open, which lowers performances, 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 only by an authorized Kawasaki dealer. NOTE żIf the engine is hot, wait until the engine cools. Valve clearance must be checked when the engine is cold (room temperature).
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