Kawasaki KLE500 (2004) [158/401] 8 clutch

6-8 CLUTCH

Clutch Lever and Cable

Clutch Lever Position Adjustment

The adjuster has 5 position so that the clutch lever posi-

tion can be adjusted to s uit the operator ’s hand.

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Push the lever forward and turn the adjuster [A] to align

the number with the arrow mark [B] on the lever holder.

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The distance from the grip to the released lever is mini-

mum at number 5 and maximum at number 1.

Clutch Cable Inspection

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Refer to the Clutch Cable Inspection in the Periodic Main-

tenance chapter.

Clutch Lever Installation

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Install the clutch lever so that the mating surface [A] of

the lever holder is aligned with the punch mark [B] on the

handlebar.

Cable Lubrication

Whenever the clutch cable is removed, lubricate the

clutch cable as follows.

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Apply a thin coating of grease to the cable upper and

lower ends.

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Lubricate the cable with a penetrating rust inhibitor.