2022 Kawasaki KLX300 / KLX300SM Periodic Maintenance Owner’s Manual

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2022 Kawasaki KLX300/KLX300SM Periodic Maintenance Periodic Maintenance Service at a number of years shown or indicated odometer reading intervals, whichever comes first. For higher odometer readings, repeat at the frequency interval established here. Service more frequently when operating in severe conditions: dusty, wet, muddy, high speed, or frequent starting/stopping. California model only Emission Related items … Read more

2022 Kawasaki KLX300 / KLX300SM Owner’s Manual

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2022 Kawasaki KLX300/KLX300SM Engine Oil Oil Level Inspection If the engine is cold, start the engine and run it for several minutes at idle speed. Stop the engine, then wait for several minutes until the oil settles. NOTICE Racing the engine before the oil reaches every part can cause engine seizure. Check the engine oil … Read more

2022 Kawasaki KLX300 / KLX300SM Shifting Gears Owners Manual

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2022 Kawasaki KLX300/KLX300SM Shifting Gears Shifting Gears Close the throttle while pulling in the clutch lever. Shift into the next higher or lower gear. A. Shift Pedal Open the throttle part way, while releasing the clutch lever. For smooth riding, each gear position should cover the proper rate of speed shown in the table. WARNING … Read more

2022 Kawasaki KLX300 / KLX300SM Moving Off Owners Manual

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2022 Kawasaki KLX300/KLX300SM Moving Off Moving Off Check that the side stand is up. Pull in the clutch lever. Shift into 1st gear. Open the throttle a little, and start to let out the clutch lever very slowly. As the clutch starts to engage, open the throttle a little more, giving the engine just enough … Read more

2022 Kawasaki KLX300 / KLX300SM Starting the Engine Owners Manual

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2022 Kawasaki KLX300/KLX300SM Starting the Engine Starting the Engine Check that the engine stop switch is in the G position. A. Engine Stop Switch B. Starter Button Turn the ignition key to the “ON” position. Make sure the transmission is neutral. A. Neutral Indicator (Green) B. Ignition Switch C. ON Position NOTE The motorcycle is … Read more

2022 Kawasaki KLX300 / KLX300SM Break-In Owners Manual

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2022 Kawasaki KLX300/KLX300SM Break-In Break-In The first 1 000 km (600 miles) of use is the break-in period. Follow the recommendations below to maintain the vehicle’s performance and longevity. NOTE You can ride above the maximum engine revolution stated in the break-in table briefly if necessary. Brief periods above the listed engine revolutions will not … Read more

2022 Kawasaki KLX300 / KLX300SM Braking Owners Manual

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2022 Kawasaki KLX300/KLX300SM Braking Braking Close the throttle completely, leaving the clutch engaged (except when shifting gears) so that the engine will help slow down the motorcycle. Shift down one gear at a time so that you are in 1st gear when you come to a complete stop. When stopping, always apply both brakes at … Read more

2022 Kawasaki KLX300 / KLX300SM Stopping the Engine Owners Manual

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2022 Kawasaki KLX300/KLX300SM Stopping the Engine Stopping the Engine Close the throttle completely. Shift the transmission into neutral. Turn the ignition key to “OFF” position. Support the motorcycle on a firm, level surface with the side stand. Lock the steering.

2022 Kawasaki KLX300 / KLX300SM Stopping the Motorcycle in an Emergency Owners Manual

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2022 Kawasaki KLX300/KLX300SM Stopping the Motorcycle in an Emergency Stopping the Motorcycle in an Emergency Your Kawasaki Motorcycle has been designed and manufactured to provide you with optimum safety and convenience. However, in order to fully benefit from Kawasaki’s safety engineering and craftsmanship, it is essential that you, the owner and operator, properly maintain your … Read more

2022 Kawasaki KLX300 / KLX300SM Parking Owners Manual

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2022 Kawasaki KLX300/KLX300SM Parking Parking WARNING Operating or parking the vehicle near flammable materials can cause a fire, and can result in property damage or severe personal injury. Do not idle or park your vehicle in an area where tall or dry vegetation, or other flammable materials could come into contact with the muffler or … Read more