Manual Vulcan 900Cc 2008

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MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
The maintenance and adjustments outlined in this chapter must be carried out
and must be done in accordance with the Periodic Maintenance Chart to keep the
motorcycle in good running condition. The initial maintenance is vitally important and must not be neglected.
With a basic knowledge of mechanics and the proper use of tools, youshould be
able to carry out many of the maintenance items described in this chapter. If you
lack proper experience or doubt your ability, all adjustments, maintenance, and
repair work should be completed by a qualified technician.
Please note that Kawasaki cannot assume any responsibility for damage resulting from incorrect or improper adjustment done by the owner.

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EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION
To protect the environment in which we all live, Kawasaki has incorporated
crankcase emission (1) and exhaust emission (2) control systems in compliance
with applicable regulations of the United States Environmental Protection Agency
and California Air Resources Board. Additionally, Kawasaki has incorporated an
evaporative emission control system (3) incompliance with applicable regulations
of the United States Environmental Protection Agency.
1. Crankcase Emission Control System
This system eliminates the release of crankcase vapors into the atmosphere.
Instead, the vapors are routed through an oil separator to the intake side of the
engine. While the engine is operating, the vapors are drawn into the combustion
chamber, where they areburned along with the fuel and air supplied by the fuel
injection system.
2. Exhaust Emission Control System
This system reduces the amount of pollutants discharged into the atmosphere
by the exhaust of this motorcycle. The fuel, ignition and exhaust systems of this
motorcycle have been carefully designed and constructed to ensure an efficient
engine with low exhaust pollutant levels. Theexhaust system of this model motorcycle includes a catalytic converter system.

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3. Evaporative Emission Control System
The evaporative emission control system for this vehicle consists of low permeation fuel hoses and fuel tank.
3. Evaporative Emission Control System (California)
Vapors caused by fuel evaporation in the fuel system are not vented into theatmosphere. Instead, fuel vapors are routed into the running engine to be burned,
or stored in a canister when the engine is stopped. Liquid fuel is caught by a vapor
separator and returned to the fuel tank.
High Altitude Performance Adjustment Information
High altitude adjustment is not required.

MAINTENANCE AND WARRANTY
Proper maintenance is necessary to ensure that your motorcycle willcontinue to
have low emission levels. This Owner’s Manual contains those maintenance recommendations for your motorcycle. Those items identified by the Periodic Maintenance Chart are necessary to ensure compliance with the applicable standards.
As the owner of this motorcycle, you have the responsibility to make sure that
the recommended maintenance is carried out according to the instructions in thisOwner’s Manual at your own expense.

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The Kawasaki Limited Emission Control System Warranty requires that you return your motorcycle to an authorized Kawasaki dealer for remedy under warranty.
Please read the warranty carefully, and keep it valid by complying with the owner’s
obligations it contains.
You should keep a maintenance record for your motorcycle.To assist you in
keeping this record, we have provided space on pages 155 through 160 of this
manual where an authorized Kawasaki dealer, or someone equally competent, can
record the maintenance. You should also retain copies of maintenance work orders,
bills, etc., as verification of this maintenance.

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TAMPERING WITH NOISE CONTROL SYSTEM PROHIBITED:...