2012 Kawasaki KX250F Owners Manual - Page 78
2012 Kawasaki KX250F Manual
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76 MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT the thickness gauge, measuring the clear• Using ance between each cam lobe and valve lifter, for all four valves. the valve clearance is not within the specified • If range, adjust by an authorized Kawasaki dealer or j NOTE żRecord the measured valves clearance. • • a competent mechanic following the instructions in the Service Manual. Using a high-flash point solvent, clean off any oil or dirt that may be on the silicone sealant coating area. Dry them with a clean cloth. Apply silicone sealant to the cylinder head as shown in the figure. A. Thickness Gauge Standard Valve Clearance Exhaust 0.17 a 0.22 mm (0.0067 a 0.0087 in.) Intake 0.10 a 0.15 mm (0.0039 a 0.0059 in.) A. Silicone Sealant
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76
MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
j
•
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 instructions in
the Service Manual.
•
Using a high-flash point solvent, clean off any oil
or dirt that may be on the silicone sealant coating
area. Dry them with a clean cloth.
•
Apply silicone sealant to the cylinder head as
shown in the figure.
A. Silicone Sealant