Kawasaki KZ500, KZ550, ZX550 1979 – 1985 Clymer Owners Service and Repair Manual

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Softcover – 352 pages – Kawasaki KZ500 KZ550 ZX550 1979 – 1985 Clymer Owners Service Repair Manual covers the following Models: Kawasaki KZ500-B1 1979-1981 (US Canada Europe) Kawasaki KZ500-B4 1982-1983 (except US Canada) Kawasaki KZ550-A1 A2 1980-1981 (US Canada) Kawasaki KZ550-A3 1982-1983 (US Canada Europe) Kawasaki KZ550-B2 1979-1981 (Europe) Kawasaki KZ550-B2 1981 (US Canada Europe) Kawasaki KZ550-C1 1980 (US Canada Europe) Kawasaki KZ550-C2 1981 (US Canada Europe) Kawasaki KZ550-C3 1982-1983 (US Canada Europe) Kawasaki KZ550-D1 1981 (US Canada Europe) Kawasaki KZ550-F1 1982-1983 (US Canada) Kawasaki KZ550-H1 1982-1983 (US Canada Europe) Kawasaki KZ550-M1 1982-1983 (US Canada) Kawasaki ZX550-A1 A2 1984-1985 (US Canada Europe)Contents: QUICK REFERENCE DATA GENERAL INFORMATIONManual organization / Service hints / Safety first / Expendable supplies / Shop tools / Emergency tool kit / Troubleshooting and Tune-up equipment / Specifications TROUBLESHOOTINGStarting difficulties / Poor performance / Clutch and transmission / Drive train / Brakes / Electrical system / Charging system / Fuses / Wiring LUBRICATION MAINTENANCE AND TUNE-UPBattery / Engine oil and filter / General lubrication / Clutch adjustment / Drive chain / Steering/ Front forks / Rear shock absorbers / Tyres / Engine tune-up / Air filter / Nuts bolts and fasteners / Engine tune-up / Air filter / Fuel valve / Air suction valves / Valve clearance / Contact breaker points / Ignition timing (contact point ignition) / Ignition timing (Transistorized ignition) / Cylinder compression / Storage / Specifications ENGINEBreak-in / Removal installation / Cam chain and tensioner / Valve cover / Camshaft / Cylinder head / Valves and guides / Cylinder block / Pistons and rings / Oil cooler / Oil filter bypass valve / Oil pump / Crankcase / Secondary shaft and starter clutch / Crankshaft and connecting rods / Cam chain inspection / Primary chain inspection / Crankcase assembly / Specifications CLUTCHOperation / Clutch / Clutch release mechanism / Specifications TRANSMISSIONSprocket cover / Neutral switch / Engine sprocket / Shift linkage / Shift detent / Transmission / Shift drum and forks / Transmission gears / Specifications FUEL AND EXHAUST SYSTEMSCarburetor service tuning troubleshooting / Rejetting / Fuel level inspection / Idle mixture adjustment / Fast idle adjustment / Crankcase breather / Air suction information

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