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Kawasaki KZ400, KZ/Z440, EN450 and EN500 Motorcycle (1974-1995) Service Repair Manual - Digital Edition
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This Kawasaki Motorcycle Manual is 392 pages. QUICK REFERENCE DATA CHAPTER ONE / GENERAL INFORMATION Manual organization / Notes, cautions and warnings / Safety first / Service hints / Torque specifications / Fasteners / Lubricants / Parts replacement / Basic hand tools / Test equipment / Mechanicâ??s tips / Specifications CHAPTER TWO / TROUBLESHOOTING Operating requirements / Troubleshooting instruments / Engine starting / Engine performance / Engine noises / Engine lubrication / Clutch / Transmission / Charging system / Starting system / Electrical problems / Ignition system / Breaker point ignition troubleshooting / Breakerless ignition troubleshooting / Excessive vibration / Front suspension and steering / Brake problems / Carburetor troubleshooting CHAPTER THREE / PERIODIC LUBRICATION, MAINTENANCE AND TUNE-UP Routine checks / Maintenance intervals / Tires / Battery / Periodic lubrication / Engine oil and filter / Fork oil change / Periodic maintenance / Drive chain inspection and adjustment / Final drive belt inspection and adjustment / Clutch adjustment / Throttle adjustment / Front fork air adjustment / Coolant change / Tune-up / Air filter element / Cam chain tension / Valve clearance adjustment / Compression test / Spark plugs / Breaker point ignition / Contact point inspection / Contact point gap / Ignition timing / Electronic ignition / Carburetor / idle aped / Carburetor synchronization / Specifications CHAPTER FOUR / ENGINE KZ400 AND KZ440 Engine / Cylinder head and cylinder head cover / Automatic cam chain tensioner / Valves and valve components / Cylinder / Pistons and piston rings / Oil pump / Oil pressure relief valve / Alternator and starter / Engine sprocket cover / Engine sprocket or pulley / Crankcase / Kickstarter / Balancer / Crankshaft and connecting rods / Specifications CHAPTER FIVE / ENGINE 1985-ON Engine removal installation / Cylinder head and camshafts / Rocker arm assemblies / Cam chain tensioner / Valves and valve components / Cylinder / Pistons and piston rings / Oil pump / Oil pressure relief valve / Oil level switch / Neutral switch / Alternator / starter drive mechanism and starter / Crankcase / Crankshaft and connecting rods / Balancer shaft / Specifications CHAPTER SIX / CLUTCH AND PRIMARY CHAIN Clutch and primary chain / Specifications CHAPTER SEVEN / TRANSMISSION Shift mechanism / 5-speed transmission / 6-speed transmission / Specifications CHAPTER EIGHT / FUEL AND EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS Carburetor / Carburetor adjustment / Emission control / Specifications CHAPTER NINE / ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Charging system / Breaker point ignition / Transistorized ignition / Transistorized ignition / Electric starter / Lighting system / Switches / Horn / Fuses / Specifications CHAPTER TEN / COOLING SYSTEM Cooling system inspection / Radiator and fan / Thermostat / Water pump / Hoses / Thermostatic fan switch and water temperature sensor / Specifications CHAPTER ELEVEN / FRONT SUSPENSION AND STEERING Front wheel / Front hub / Wheel balance / Tire changing / Tire repairs / Steering head / Front fork / Specifications CHAPTER TWELVE / REAR SUSPENSION Rear wheel / Rear hub / Rear wheel coupling / Drive chain / Wheel balancing / Tire changing / Drive belt and pulleys / Rear swing arm / Shock absorbers / Specifications CHAPTER THIRTEEN / BRAKES Front disc brakes / Front brake pad / Front caliper / Master cylinder / Front brake hose / Front brake disc / Drum brakes / Bleeding the system / Specifications SUPPLEMENT / EN500 SERVICE INFORMATION Models covered: KZ400A, S (U.S.) (1974-1978) KZ400B (U.S.) (1978-1980) KZ400B (Canada) (1978-1980) KZ400B (Europe) (1978-1980) KZ400C (U.S.) (1978) KZ400G (U.S.) (1980-1981) KZ400G (Canada) (1980-1981) KZ400G (Europe ) (1980-1981) KZ400H (U.S.) (1979-1981) KZ400H (Canada) (1979-1981) KZ400H (Europe) (1979-1981) KZ400A, D (U.S.) (1980-1983) KZ400A, D (Canada) (1980-1983) KZ440B (U.S.) (1980-1981) KZ440B (Canada) (1980-1981) KZ440C (Canada) (1981) KZ440G (U.S.) (1982-1983) KZ440G (Canada) (1982-1983) KZ440H (Europe) (1982-1983) Z440A, C, D (Europe) (1980-1983) EN450A (1985-1990) EN500A (1990-1995) Clymer Manuals Kawasaki EN450A Manual Clymer Manuals Kawasaki EN500A Manual Clymer Manuals Kawasaki KZ400A Manual Clymer Manuals Kawasaki KZ400D Manual Clymer Manuals Kawasaki KZ400A Manual Clymer Manuals Kawasaki KZ400S Manual Clymer Manuals Kawasaki KZ400B Manual Clymer Manuals Kawasaki KZ400C Manual Clymer Manuals Kawasaki KZ400G Manual Clymer Manuals Kawasaki KZ400H Manual Clymer Manuals Kawasaki KZ440B Manual Clymer Manuals Kawasaki KZ440C Manual Clymer Manuals Kawasaki KZ440G Manual Clymer Manuals Kawasaki KZ440H Manual Clymer Manuals Kawasaki Z440A Manual Clymer Manuals Kawasaki Z440C Manual Clymer Manuals Kawasaki Z440D Manual
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