2011 Kawasaki KX250F Owners Manual - Page 180

178 PRE-RACE CHECKS AND AFTER-RACE MAINTENANCE PRE-RACE CHECKS AND AFTER-RACE MAINTENANCE Pre-Race Checks Front axle nut, or axle clamp bolt torque Front fork clamp bolt torque Handlebar clamp bolt torque Throttle grip screw tightness Throttle grip operation Front and rear brake hose installation Front and rear brake fluid level Front and rear brake disc and caliper installation Front and rear brake function Fuel tank installation All control cable routings Engine mounting bolt torque Engine sprocket installation Shift pedal bolt torque Engine oil level UNI-TRAK® lever rod nut torque UNI-TRAK® lever nut torque Rear shock absorber nut torque Swingarm pivot shaft nut torque Rear axle nut torque Rear sprocket nut torque Rear brake pedal operation Seat installation Front and rear wheel spoke torque Front and rear tire air pressure Front fork air pressure Drive chain slack Coolant level Oil applied to air cleaner element Maintenance After the First Race Clean the air cleaner element. Adjust the drive chain slack. Torque the rear sprocket nuts. Torque the spokes. Check the front and rear tire air pressure. Torque the front and rear axle nuts. Torque the swingarm pivot shaft nut. Torque the muffler and exhaust pipe bolts and nuts. Tighten the front and rear fender bolts. Tighten the fuel tank and seat bolts. Check the front and rear brake function. Check the steering play. Fill the fuel tank with fuel. Check the coolant level. Maintenance After Riding on a Dusty Course If dirt or dust gets into the engine, cylinder, piston and crankshaft bearings will be damaged. After riding, inspect the crankshaft big end. If the crankshaft big end is worn past the service limit, replace the crankshaft with a new one. Maintenance After Riding in the Rain or on a Muddy Course Apply grease to swingarm and rear suspension pivots. Inspect the drive chain and rear sprocket for wear. Clean the air cleaner element. Check the cylinder and crankshaft big end.