Kawasaki Z550F (1983-1985) [7/126] Foreword

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Foreword This Service Manual Supplement is designed to be used in conjunction with the KZ550 Motorcycle Service Manual P N 99924 1018 05 or 04 The maintenance procedures described in this Supplement are only those that are unique to the models back cover Most service operations for these models remain identical to those described Manual Complete and proper servicing of the models listed on the back cover therefore this Supplement and the Base Manual KZ400 KZ500 and repair listed on the in the Base requires both This Service Manual Supplement is designed primarily for use by motorcycle mechanics in a properly equipped shop although it contains enough detail and basic information to make it useful to the motorcycle user who desires to carry out his own basic maintenance and repair work Since a certain basic knowledge of mechanics the proper use of tools and workshop procedures must be understood in order to carry out maintenance and repair satisfactorily the adjustments maintenance and repair should be carried out only by qualified mechanics whenever the owner has insufficient experience or has doubts as to his ability to do the work so that the motorcycle can be operated safely If proper adjustment can not be obtained by following the procedures in this text find out the cause and correct as necessary In order to perform the work efficiently and to avoid costly mistakes the mechanic should read the text thoroughly familiarizing himself with the procedures before starting work and then do the work carefully in a clean area Whenever special tools or equipment is specified makeshift tools or equipment should not be used Precision measurements can only be made if the proper instruments are used and the use of substitute tools may adversely affect safe operation of the motorcycle This manual consists of the following major chapters 1 General Information contains general information which will be useful when servicing the motor cycle 2 Scheduled Maintenance gives the procedures for all maintenance which must be done periodically 3 Non scheduled Maintenance describes the procedures for inspection adjustment and repair which may become necessary unexpectedly or irregularly 4 Disassembly gives teardown sequences required to service most major components Unless specific instructions are given for assembly and installation they are performed by reversing the removal disassembly sequences 5 Appendix in the back of this manual contains miscellaneous information including an additional considerations for racing troubleshooting guide and unit coversion table NOTE Explanation on major changes and additions that are unique to later year units since the publication of the Service Manual will be added in the end of the text as Supplements For the duration of your warranty period especially we recommend that all repairs and scheduled maintenance be performed in accordance with this service manual Any owner maintenance or repair procedure not performed in accordance with this manual may void the warranty To get the longest life out of your Motorcycle Follow the Periodic Maintenance Chart in the Service Manual Be alert for problems and non scheduled maintenance Use proper tools and genuine Kawasaki Motorcycle parts Special tools gauges and testers that are necessary when servicing Kawasaki motorcycles are introduced by the Special Tool Catalog Genuine parts provided as spare parts are listed in the Parts Catalog Follow the procedures in this manual carefully Don t take shortcuts Remember to keep complete records of maintenance and repair with dates and any new parts installed