Service Manual

2-2 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
Periodic Maintenance Chart
To ensure satisfactory operation over an extended period of time, any engine requires normal maintenance regular
intervals. The Periodic Maintenance Chart below shows periodic inspection and maintenance items and suitable intervals.
The bullet mark (
●) designates that the corresponding item should be performed at that interval.
Some adjustments require the use of special tools or other equipment. An electronic tachometer will facilitate setting
idle and running speeds.
OPERATION
INTERVAL
Daily First
8hr.
Every
25 hr.
Every
50 hr.
Every
100 hr.
Every
200 hr.
Every
300 hr.
Refer-
ence
Check or clean air intake screen
•
Check and add engine oil
•
P11
Check for fuel and oil leakage
•
Check for loose or lost nuts and
screws
•
Check battery electrolyte level
•
Clean air cleaner foam element (1)
•
P6~P7
Clean air cleaner paper element (1)
•
P6~P7
Clean dust and dirt from cylinder and
cylinder head fins (1)
•
Tighten nuts and screws
•
Change engine oil
• •
P12
Clean and re-gap spark plugs
•
P13
Change Oil filter
•
P12
Change air cleaner paper element (1)
•
P6~P7
Check and adjust valve clearance
•
P8
Clean and lap valve seating surface
•
P9~P11
Clean combustion chamber
•
P7
(1): Service more frequently under dusty conditions.
: These items must be performed with the proper tools. See your authorized Kawasaki Engine Dealer for service,
unless you have the proper equipment and mechanical proficiency.
Engine Dealer for service,