»»»»»y»»»ym» MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT «accaaacncacnd The maintenance and adjustments outlined in this chapter are easily carried out and must be done in accordance with the Periodic Maintenance Chart to keep the motor- cycle in good running condition. The initial maintenance is vitally important and must not be neglected If you are in doubt as to any adjustment or vehicle operation, please ask your au- thorized Kawasaki dealer to check the motorcycle. Please note that Kawasaki cannot assume any responsibility for damage resulting from incorrect maintenance or improper adjustment done by the owner.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 incor- porated an evaporative emission control system (3) in compliance with applica- ble regulations of the California Air Resources Board on vehicle sold in California only. 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 are burned along with the fuel and air sup- plied by the carburetors. . Exhaust Emission Control System This system reduces the amount of pollutants discharged into the atmos- phere by the exhaust of this motorcycle. The fuel and ignition systems of this motorcycle have been carefully designed and constructed to ensure an effi- cient engine with low exhaust pollutant levels. 593. Evaporative Emission Control System Vapors caused by fuel evaporation in the fuel system are not vented into the atmosphere. 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 To improve the EMISSION CONTROL PERFORMANCE of vehicles operated above 4,000 feet, Kawasaki recommends the following Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved modification: NOTE © When properly performed, these specified modifications only are not consid- ered to be emissions system "tampering" and vehicle performance is generally unchanged as a result. Installation Instructions: High altitude adjustment requires replacement of certain carburetor compo- nents. Installation of these optional parts may be performed by an authorized Kawasaki dealer, or the consumer, following repair recommendations specified in the appropriate Kawasaki Service Manual.