2011 Kawasaki KX250F Owners Manual - Page 75

2011 Kawasaki KX250F Manual

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MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 73 the thickness gauge, measuring the clear• Using ance between each cam lobe and valve lifter, for all four valves. Standard Valve Clearance Exhaust Intake 0.17 ~ 0.22 mm (0.0067 ~ 0.0087 in.) 0.10 ~ 0.15 mm (0.0039 ~ 0.0059 in.) NOTE ○ Record the measured valves clearance. • • If the valve clearance is not within the specified range, adjust by an authorized Kawasaki dealer or a competent mechanic following the instructions in the Service Manual. Apply silicone sealant to the cylinder head as shown in the figure. A. Thickness Gauge A. Silicone Sealant

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Using the thickness gauge, measuring the clear-
ance between each cam lobe and valve lifter, for
all four valves.
NOTE
Record the measured valves clearance.
A. Thickness Gauge
Standard Valve Clearance
Exhaust
0.17 ~ 0.22 mm (0.0067 ~ 0.0087 in.)
Intake
0.10 ~ 0.15 mm (0.0039 ~ 0.0059 in.)
If the valve clearance is not within the specified
range, adjust by an authorized Kawasaki dealer
or a competent mechanic following the instruc-
tions in the Service Manual.
Apply silicone sealant to the cylinder head as
shown in the figure.
A. Silicone Sealant
MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 73