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 t ools or other equipment. A n electronic tachometer
will facilitate setting idle and running speeds.
OPERATIO N
INTERVAL
Daily
First 8
hr.
Every
25 hr.
Every
50 hr.
Every
100 hr.
Every
200 hr.
Every
300 hr.
Check or clean air intake screen
•
Check and add engine oil
•
Check for fuel and oil leakage
•
Check for loose or lost nuts and
screws
•
Clean air cleaner foam element (1)
•
Clean air cleaner paper element (1)
•
Tighten nuts and screws
•
Change engine oil
• •
Clean and re-gap spark plug
•
Change air c leaner paper elem ent
(1)
•
Clean dust and dirt from cylinder
and cylinder head fins (1)
•
Check and adjust valve clearance
•
Clean and lap valve seating surface
•
Clean combustion chamber
•
(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 m echanical proficiency.