2012 Kawasaki KX250F Owners Manual - Page 75
2012 Kawasaki KX250F Manual
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MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 73 Valve Clearance Valve and valve seat wear decreases valve clearance, upsetting valve timing. Valve Clearance Inspection the spark plug cap (see Spark Plug sec• Remove tion). the cylinder head cover bolts and cylinder • Remove head cover. j 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. NOTE żIf the engine is hot, wait until the engine cools. Valve clearance must be checked when the engine is cold (room temperature). A. Cylinder Head Cover Bolts and Washers B. Cylinder Head Cover
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