2004 Kawasaki KFX 700 V Force Factory Service Manual, Page 7Get this manual
Foreword This manual is designed primarily for use by trained mechanics in properly equipped shopHowever, it contains enough detail and basic information to make it useful to the owner who desires to perform his own basic maintenance and repair workA basic knowledge of mechanics, the proper use of tools, and workshop procedures must be understood in order to carry out maintenance and repair satisfactorilyWhenever the owner has insufficient experience or doubts his ability to do the work, all adjustments, maintenance, and repair should be carried out only by qualified mechanicsIn order to perform the work efficiently and to avoid costly mistakes, read the text, thoroughly familiarize yourself with the procedures before starting work, and then do the work carefully in clean areaWhenever special tools or equipment are specified, do not use makeshift tools or equipmentPrecision measurements can only be made if the proper instruments are used, and the use of substitute tools may adversely affect safe operationFor the duration of the warranty period, we recommend that all repairs and scheduled maintenance be performed in accordance with this service manualAny owner maintenance or repair procedure not performed in accordance with this manual may void the warrantyTo get the longest life out of your vehicle: Follow the Periodic Maintenance Chart in the Service ManualBe alert for problems and non-scheduled maintenanceUse proper tools and genuine Kawasaki Vehicle partsSpecial tools, gauges, and testers that are necessary when servicing Kawasaki vehicles are introduced by the Special Tool Catalog or ManualGenuine parts provided as spare parts are listed in the Parts CatalogFollow the procedures in this manual carefullyDon't take shortcutskeep of Remember torepaircomplete recordsanymaintenance and with dates and new parts installed