Kawasaki KLX250S Owners Manual - 09 How To Ride
Kawasaki KLX250S Owners Manual - 09 How To Ride
Kawasaki KLX250S Owners Manual - 09 How To Ride
A. Choke Knob
A. Neutral Indicator Light
B. Ignition Switch
C. ON position
NOTE
żWhen the engine is already warm or
on hot days (35°C, 95°F or more),
close the throttle completely without
using the choke knob, and then start
the engine.
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NOTE
żIf the engine is flooded, crank the en- A. Clutch Lever
B. Starter Lockout Switch
gine over with the throttle fully open
until the engine starts.
żThe motorcycle is equipped with a • When the
enough to
engine is warmed up
idle without using the
starter lockout switch. This switch is push, return the choke knob all the
designed so that the engine does not way back.
start if the transmission is in gear and
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WARNING
Batteries contain sulfuric acid
that can cause burns and pro-
duce hydrogen gas which is
highly explosive. Do not make
this last connection at the bat-
tery. Take care not to touch the
positive and negative cables to-
gether, and do not lean over the
battery when making this last
A. Motorcycle Battery Positive (+) Terminal connection. Do not connect to a
B. From Booster Battery Positive (+) Terminal
C. Unpainted Metal Surface
frozen battery. It could explode.
D. From Booster Battery Negative (–) Do not reverse polarity by con-
Terminal necting positive (+) to negative
(–), or a battery explosion and
• Connect another jumper cable from
the negative (–) terminal of the
serious damage to the electrical
system may occur.
booster battery to your motorcy-
cle foot peg or other unpainted metal
surface. Do not use the negative (–) • Follow the standard engine starting
procedure.
terminal of the battery.
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A. Shift Pedal
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WARNING
Downshifting to a lower gear at
high speed causes engine rpm
to increase excessively, poten-
tially damaging the engine and
it may also cause the rear wheel
to skid and cause an accident.
Downshifting should be done
below the vehicle speeds for
each gear shown in the table.
Parking WARNING
• Shift the transmission into neutral
and turn the ignition key to "OFF".
The muffler and exhaust pipe
are very hot while the engine is
• Support the motorcycle on a firm,
level surface with the side stand.
running and just after the engine
stops. This can ignite a fire, re-
sulting in property damage or
NOTICE severe personal injury. Do not
Do not park on a soft or steeply idle or park your vehicle in an
inclined surface, or the motorcy- area where flammable materials
cle may fall over. such as grasses or dry leaves
may contact with muffler or ex-
• Ifstructure,
parking inside a garage or other
be sure it is well ventilated
haust pipe.
WARNING • Lock
theft.
the steering to help prevent
Gasoline is extremely flammable
and can be explosive under cer- • Turn the fuel tap lever to the OFF
position.
tain conditions, creating the po-
tential for serious burns. Turn
the ignition switch “OFF”. Do
not smoke. Make sure the area
is well ventilated and free from
any source of flame or sparks;
this includes any appliance with
a pilot light. Never fill the tank
completely to the top. If the tank
is filled completely to the top,
heat may cause the fuel to ex-
pand and overflow through the
vents in the tank cap. After re-
fueling, make sure the tank cap
is closed securely. If gasoline is
spilled on the fuel tank, wipe it
off immediately.
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