Service Manual

2-2 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
Periodic Maintenance Chart
To ensure satisfactory operation over an extended period of time, any engine requires normal main-
tenance 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.
INTERVAL
OPERATION
Daily
First
8hr.
Every
25 hr.
Every
100 hr.
Every
200 hr.
Every
250 hr.
Every
300 hr.
Every
500 hr.
Check or clean air inlet screen
(1)
•
Check and add engine oil
•
Check for fuel and oil leakage
•
Check for loose or lost nuts and
screws
•
Check battery electrolyte level
•
Replace air cleaner primary
element (Heavy Duty Air
Cleaner) (FX Models) (1)
•
Check air cleaner secondary
element (Heavy Duty Air
Cleaner) (FX Models) (1)
•
Replace air cleaner secondary
element (Heavy Duty Air
Cleaner) (FX Models) (1)
•
Clean air cleaner foam element
(FS Models) (1)
•
Clean air cleaner paper element
(FR and FS Models) (1)
•
Replace air cleaner paper
element (FR and FS Models) (1)
•
Clean dust and dirt from cylinder
and cylinder head fins (1)
•
Tighten nuts and screws
•
Change engine oil
• •
Clean and re-gap spark plugs
•
Change oil filter
•
♦
Check and adjust valve
clearance
•
♦
Clean and lap valve seating
surface
•
♦
Clean combustion chambers
•
(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.