2004-2006 Kawasaki Prairie 700 4x4, KVF 700 4x4 service manual, Page 40Get this manual

2004-2006 Kawasaki Prairie 700 4x4, KVF 700 4x4 service manual, Page 40

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE 2-23 Periodic Maintenance Procedures
Valve Clearance Adjustment
Remove the valve adjustin caps Loosen the locknut and turn the adjusting screw until the clearance is correct Hold th adjusting screw [A] from turning an tighten the locknut [8)TorqueValve Adjusti ng Screw Lockn uts: kgf-m, 104 inlb) 12 N'm (1.2

Recheck the clearance If the cleara nce is incorrect, repeat the adjustment procedureIf the clearance is correct, periorm the adjustment procedure on th other valve
Spark Arrester Cleaning

A WARNING
To avo id burn s, wear gloves while cleaning the spark arresterSince the engine must be run during this procedure, the muffler will become hot Rem ove the drai pl ug [A] on the muffler In an open area away from co mbustible material s, start the engine with the transm ission in neutral Ra ise and lower engine speed while tapping on the muffler with rubber mallet until carbon particles are purged from the muffler