2012 Kawasaki KFX450R Owners Manual - Page 99

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MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 97 NOTE żIn an emergency you can add water alone to the coolant reserve tank, however it must be returned to the correct mixture ratio by the addition of antifreeze concentrate as soon as possible. żA permanent type of antifreeze is installed in the cooling system when shipped. It is colored green and contains ethylene glycol. It is mixed at 50% and has the freezing point of -35°C (-31°F). NOTICE If coolant must be added often, or the reserve tank completely runs dry, there is probably leakage in the system. Have the cooling system inspected by your authorized Kawasaki dealer. Spark Plug The standard spark plug is shown in the table. The spark plug should be taken out in accordance with the Periodic Maintenance Chart for cleaning, inspection, and resetting of the plug gap. Maintenance If the plug is oily or has carbon build-up, have it cleaned, preferably in a sand-blasting device, and then clean off any abrasive particles. The plug may also be cleaned using a high flash-point solvent and a wire brush or other suitable tool. Measure the gap with a wire-type thickness gauge, and adjust the gap if incorrect by bending the outer electrode. If the spark plug electrode is corroded or damaged, or if the insulator is cracked, replace the plug. Use the standard plug. j Coolant Change Have the coolant changed by an authorized Kawasaki dealer. NOTE żSince the spark plug is located just below the fuel tank, you need to remove the fuel tank to gain access for maintaining the spark plug. Ask your authorized dealer to have the plug serviced in accordance with the Maintenance Chart.

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MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
97
j
NOTE
°
In an emergency you can add water alone to the
coolant reserve tank, however it must be returned
to the correct mixture ratio by the addition of an-
tifreeze concentrate as soon as possible.
°
A permanent type of antifreeze is installed in the
cooling system when shipped. It is colored green
and contains ethylene glycol. It is mixed at 50%
and has the freezing point of –35°C (–31°F).
NOTICE
If coolant must be added often, or the reserve
tank completely runs dry, there is probably
leakage in the system. Have the cooling sys-
tem inspected by your authorized Kawasaki
dealer.
Coolant Change
Have
the
coolant
changed
by
an
authorized
Kawasaki dealer.
Spark Plug
The standard spark plug is shown in the table. The
spark plug should be taken out in accordance with
the Periodic Maintenance Chart for cleaning, inspec-
tion, and resetting of the plug gap.
Maintenance
If the plug is oily or has carbon build-up, have it
cleaned, preferably in a sand-blasting device, and
then clean off any abrasive particles. The plug may
also be cleaned using a high flash-point solvent and
a wire brush or other suitable tool. Measure the gap
with a wire-type thickness gauge, and adjust the gap
if incorrect by bending the outer electrode.
If the
spark plug electrode is corroded or damaged, or if
the insulator is cracked, replace the plug. Use the
standard plug.
NOTE
°
Since the spark plug is located just below the fuel
tank, you need to remove the fuel tank to gain ac-
cess for maintaining the spark plug.
Ask your authorized dealer to have the plug ser-
viced in accordance with the Maintenance Chart.