Kawasaki WORKHORSE 250 (2003) [39/322] Periodic maintenance 2 19

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE 2-19

Periodic Maintenance Procedures

Brake Light Switch Adjustment

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Check the operation of the brake light switch by depress-

ing the brake pedal [A]. The brake light should go on after

about 10 mm (0.4 in..) of pedal travel [B].

If it does not, adjust the brake light switch [A] up or down.

To change the switch position, turn the adjusting nut [B].

Brake Light Switch Timing

Standard: ON a fter 10 mm (0.4 in.) of pedal travel

CAUTION

To avoid damaging the electrical connections in-

side the switch, be sure that the switch body does

not turn during adjustment.

General Lubrication

Lubrication

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Before lubricating each part, clean off any rusty spots with

rust remover and wipe off any grease, oil, dirt, or grime.

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Lubricate the points listed below with indicated lubricant.

NOTE

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Whenever the vehicle has been operated under

wet or rainy conditions, or especially after using a

high-pressure spray water, perform the general lubri-

cation.

Cables: Lubricate with Cable Lubricant

Brake Cables

Throttle Cable

Choke Cable

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Lubricate the cables by seeping the oil between the ca-

ble and housing.

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The cable may be lubricated by using a pressure cable

luber with an aerosol cable lubricant.