Kawasaki WORKHORSE 250 (2003) [30/322] 10 periodic maintenance

2-10 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE

Periodic Maintenance Procedures

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Fit the fuel hose [A] onto the pipe fully and install the

clamps [B] beyond the raised rib [C].

Engine Top End

Valve Clearance Inspection

NOTE

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Check the valve clearance only when the engine is cold

(at room temperature).

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Remove:

Front Fender (see Frame chapter)

Bolts [A] and Valve Adjusting Caps [B]

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Remove:

Recoil Starter (see Recoil Starter chapter)

Timing Inspection Plug

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Turn the crankshaft counterclockwise with a wrench on

the alternator rotor bolt until the “T” mark [A] on the alter-

nator rotor aligns with the slot [B], as shown.

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Measure the clearance of each valve between the end of

the valve stem and the adjusting screw on the rocker arm

with a thickness gauge [A].

If the valve clearance is not correct, adjust it.

Valve Clearance (when cold)

Exhaust: 0.18 ∼ 0.23 mm (0.0071 ∼ 0.0091 in.)

Inlet: 0.15 ∼ 0.20 mm (0.0059 ∼ 0.0079 in.)

Spark Arrester Cleaning

WARNING

To avoid burns, wear gloves while cleaning the

spark arrester. Since the engine must be run dur-

ing this procedure, the muffler will become hot.