2012 Kawasaki KFX450R Owners Manual - Page 119

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MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 117 to have the knob fully pushed-in. With the knob pulled-out, you cannot adjust the idling. Fuel Tank Vent The fuel tank vent hose must be routed as specified. The engine may stall or lose power if the fuel tank vent is plugged or if the vent hose is pinched. Inspect the vent hose before riding and whenever the engine seems to lose power. If the fuel tank is full but the engine feels as if it is running out of fuel, check the vent and vent hose. 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. j A. Fuel Tank Vent Hose B. Fuel Tank Cap

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MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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to have the knob fully pushed-in. With the knob
pulled-out, you cannot adjust the idling.
WARNING
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Failure to maintain the control cable.
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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.
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Be sure the control cable is properly ad-
justed and correctly routed.
Replace the
cable if it is damaged.
Fuel Tank Vent
The fuel tank vent hose must be routed as speci-
fied.
The engine may stall or lose power if the fuel tank
vent is plugged or if the vent hose is pinched. Inspect
the vent hose before riding and whenever the engine
seems to lose power. If the fuel tank is full but the
engine feels as if it is running out of fuel, check the
vent and vent hose.
A. Fuel Tank Vent Hose
B. Fuel Tank Cap