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Kawasaki FS730V
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FS730V Electronic Fuel Injection
4 stroke air-cooled V-twin gasoline engine
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Summary

SAFETY AWARENESS

DANGER Alerts

Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING Alerts

Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

NOTICE and NOTE

Defines NOTICE for practices not related to injury and NOTE for helpful information.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Key Safety Precautions

Warnings about carbon monoxide, flammable gasoline, hot parts, and fire hazards.

Warning Labels

Importance of understanding and maintaining warning labels on the engine.

EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION

Emission Control System Details

Details on fuel type, octane, emission control systems, and durability periods.

HIGH ALTITUDE PERFORMANCE AND WARRANTY

High Altitude Adjustment

Information on EPA/CARB approved modifications for high altitude operation.

Maintenance and Warranty Overview

Emphasizes proper maintenance for low emission levels and warranty service requirements.

TAMPERING WITH EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM

Prohibited Tampering Acts

Federal and state laws prohibiting tampering with emission control devices and specific parts.

FOREWORD

Introduction and Purpose

Thanks for purchase, emphasizes reading manual for proper operation, care, and limitations.

Manual Usage Guidelines

Advises keeping manual handy and notes potential product/manual differences.

GENERAL INFORMATION: LABELS

Location of Safety Related Labels

Identifies locations of safety labels on the engine with a diagram.

GENERAL INFORMATION: PARTS

Location of Engine Parts

Provides diagrams and labels identifying various engine parts.

GENERAL INFORMATION: SPECS

Engine Identification and Specifications

Engine serial number importance and tune-up specifications like timing, gap, and speeds.

GENERAL INFORMATION: CAPACITY

Engine Oil and Battery Specifications

Specifies engine oil capacity and recommended battery capacity with safety warnings.

FUEL AND OIL RECOMMENDATIONS: FUEL

Fuel and Oxygenated Fuel

Recommends unleaded gasoline, octane, and acceptable percentages of oxygenates like ethanol.

FUEL AND OIL RECOMMENDATIONS: OIL

Engine Oil Recommendations

Recommends engine oils by API classification and provides a viscosity chart based on temperature.

PREPARATION: FUELING

Fueling Procedure

Step-by-step instructions for safe fueling, including warnings about gasoline flammability.

PREPARATION: OIL CHECK

Engine Oil Check and Capacity

Instructions for checking engine oil level and notes engine shipped without oil.

STARTING: PROCEDURE

Start Engine Procedure

Detailed steps for starting the engine, including safety warnings and fuel valve operation.

STARTING: SWITCH OPERATION

Engine Switch Key Operation

Explains engine switch key usage and warning light indications.

OPERATING: WARM-UP

Warming Up the Engine

Instructions for warming up the engine before applying load and checking warning lights.

OPERATING: INCLINATION

Engine Inclination Limits

Specifies maximum allowable engine inclination and warns against exceeding 25 degrees.

STOPPING: PROCEDURES

Engine Shutdown Procedures

Steps for ordinary and emergency engine stops, with warnings about leaving the key in.

ADJUSTMENT: SPEED

Engine Speed Adjustment

States engine speed is factory adjusted; advises contacting dealer for any necessary adjustments.

MAINTENANCE: INTRODUCTION

Periodic Maintenance Introduction

Introduces the maintenance schedule and provides a warning about accidental starting.

MAINTENANCE: SCHEDULE

Maintenance Schedule

Detailed chart of maintenance tasks and intervals (daily, 8, 25, 100, 200, 250, 300 hours).

MAINTENANCE: OIL LEVEL

Oil Level Check

Instructions for checking the engine oil level daily and before each operation.

MAINTENANCE: OIL CHANGE

Oil Change Procedure

Steps for changing engine oil, including initial and regular intervals, with disposal warnings.

MAINTENANCE: OIL FILTER

Oil Filter Change

Instructions for changing the oil filter, including warnings about hot oil and proper disposal.

MAINTENANCE: AIR CLEANER

Air Cleaner Service

Procedures for cleaning or replacing foam and paper air filter elements, with notices.

MAINTENANCE: AIR CLEANER DIAGRAM

Air Cleaner Components Diagram

Diagrams showing the air cleaner cover, knob, air cleaner, foam element, and paper element.

MAINTENANCE: FUEL FILTER

Fuel Filter and Pump Service

Information on servicing the fuel filter and fuel pumps, with safety warnings.

MAINTENANCE: SPARK PLUG

Spark Plug Service

Instructions for cleaning, checking gap, and replacing spark plugs, with torque specifications.

MAINTENANCE: FUSE AND MIL

Fuse Service and MIL

Explains fuse replacement and the function of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL).

MAINTENANCE: COOLING SYSTEM

Cooling System Cleaning

Procedures for cleaning air inlet screens, fan housing, and cooling fins to prevent overheating.

MAINTENANCE: COOLING STEPS

Cooling System Cleaning Steps

Illustrates the steps for cleaning the cooling system, including removing covers and fan housing.

MAINTENANCE: INTAKE PORT

Intake Port Protection

Illustrates covering the intake port during cleaning.

STORAGE: PROCEDURE

Engine Storage Procedure

Steps for storing the engine for extended periods, including fuel stabilization and oiling.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Troubleshooting Common Issues

A table correlating engine symptoms with probable causes and remedies for malfunctions.

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Proper Disposal of Materials

Advises consulting dealers or agencies for proper disposal of engine components and fluids.

SPECIFICATIONS

Engine Specifications

Lists technical specifications for the FS730V EFI engine, including type, bore, displacement, and weight.

WIRING DIAGRAM

Wiring Diagram Details

Illustrates electrical system connections and components, including wire color legends.

FINAL WARNINGS AND CONTACT

California Emission Warning

Warning about chemicals in engine exhaust known to cause cancer or birth defects in California.

Repair and Warranty Contact

Contact information for repair or warranty assistance from Kawasaki.

Summary

SAFETY AWARENESS

DANGER Alerts

Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING Alerts

Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

NOTICE and NOTE

Defines NOTICE for practices not related to injury and NOTE for helpful information.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Key Safety Precautions

Warnings about carbon monoxide, flammable gasoline, hot parts, and fire hazards.

Warning Labels

Importance of understanding and maintaining warning labels on the engine.

EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION

Emission Control System Details

Details on fuel type, octane, emission control systems, and durability periods.

HIGH ALTITUDE PERFORMANCE AND WARRANTY

High Altitude Adjustment

Information on EPA/CARB approved modifications for high altitude operation.

Maintenance and Warranty Overview

Emphasizes proper maintenance for low emission levels and warranty service requirements.

TAMPERING WITH EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM

Prohibited Tampering Acts

Federal and state laws prohibiting tampering with emission control devices and specific parts.

FOREWORD

Introduction and Purpose

Thanks for purchase, emphasizes reading manual for proper operation, care, and limitations.

Manual Usage Guidelines

Advises keeping manual handy and notes potential product/manual differences.

GENERAL INFORMATION: LABELS

Location of Safety Related Labels

Identifies locations of safety labels on the engine with a diagram.

GENERAL INFORMATION: PARTS

Location of Engine Parts

Provides diagrams and labels identifying various engine parts.

GENERAL INFORMATION: SPECS

Engine Identification and Specifications

Engine serial number importance and tune-up specifications like timing, gap, and speeds.

GENERAL INFORMATION: CAPACITY

Engine Oil and Battery Specifications

Specifies engine oil capacity and recommended battery capacity with safety warnings.

FUEL AND OIL RECOMMENDATIONS: FUEL

Fuel and Oxygenated Fuel

Recommends unleaded gasoline, octane, and acceptable percentages of oxygenates like ethanol.

FUEL AND OIL RECOMMENDATIONS: OIL

Engine Oil Recommendations

Recommends engine oils by API classification and provides a viscosity chart based on temperature.

PREPARATION: FUELING

Fueling Procedure

Step-by-step instructions for safe fueling, including warnings about gasoline flammability.

PREPARATION: OIL CHECK

Engine Oil Check and Capacity

Instructions for checking engine oil level and notes engine shipped without oil.

STARTING: PROCEDURE

Start Engine Procedure

Detailed steps for starting the engine, including safety warnings and fuel valve operation.

STARTING: SWITCH OPERATION

Engine Switch Key Operation

Explains engine switch key usage and warning light indications.

OPERATING: WARM-UP

Warming Up the Engine

Instructions for warming up the engine before applying load and checking warning lights.

OPERATING: INCLINATION

Engine Inclination Limits

Specifies maximum allowable engine inclination and warns against exceeding 25 degrees.

STOPPING: PROCEDURES

Engine Shutdown Procedures

Steps for ordinary and emergency engine stops, with warnings about leaving the key in.

ADJUSTMENT: SPEED

Engine Speed Adjustment

States engine speed is factory adjusted; advises contacting dealer for any necessary adjustments.

MAINTENANCE: INTRODUCTION

Periodic Maintenance Introduction

Introduces the maintenance schedule and provides a warning about accidental starting.

MAINTENANCE: SCHEDULE

Maintenance Schedule

Detailed chart of maintenance tasks and intervals (daily, 8, 25, 100, 200, 250, 300 hours).

MAINTENANCE: OIL LEVEL

Oil Level Check

Instructions for checking the engine oil level daily and before each operation.

MAINTENANCE: OIL CHANGE

Oil Change Procedure

Steps for changing engine oil, including initial and regular intervals, with disposal warnings.

MAINTENANCE: OIL FILTER

Oil Filter Change

Instructions for changing the oil filter, including warnings about hot oil and proper disposal.

MAINTENANCE: AIR CLEANER

Air Cleaner Service

Procedures for cleaning or replacing foam and paper air filter elements, with notices.

MAINTENANCE: AIR CLEANER DIAGRAM

Air Cleaner Components Diagram

Diagrams showing the air cleaner cover, knob, air cleaner, foam element, and paper element.

MAINTENANCE: FUEL FILTER

Fuel Filter and Pump Service

Information on servicing the fuel filter and fuel pumps, with safety warnings.

MAINTENANCE: SPARK PLUG

Spark Plug Service

Instructions for cleaning, checking gap, and replacing spark plugs, with torque specifications.

MAINTENANCE: FUSE AND MIL

Fuse Service and MIL

Explains fuse replacement and the function of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL).

MAINTENANCE: COOLING SYSTEM

Cooling System Cleaning

Procedures for cleaning air inlet screens, fan housing, and cooling fins to prevent overheating.

MAINTENANCE: COOLING STEPS

Cooling System Cleaning Steps

Illustrates the steps for cleaning the cooling system, including removing covers and fan housing.

MAINTENANCE: INTAKE PORT

Intake Port Protection

Illustrates covering the intake port during cleaning.

STORAGE: PROCEDURE

Engine Storage Procedure

Steps for storing the engine for extended periods, including fuel stabilization and oiling.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Troubleshooting Common Issues

A table correlating engine symptoms with probable causes and remedies for malfunctions.

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Proper Disposal of Materials

Advises consulting dealers or agencies for proper disposal of engine components and fluids.

SPECIFICATIONS

Engine Specifications

Lists technical specifications for the FS730V EFI engine, including type, bore, displacement, and weight.

WIRING DIAGRAM

Wiring Diagram Details

Illustrates electrical system connections and components, including wire color legends.

FINAL WARNINGS AND CONTACT

California Emission Warning

Warning about chemicals in engine exhaust known to cause cancer or birth defects in California.

Repair and Warranty Contact

Contact information for repair or warranty assistance from Kawasaki.

Kawasaki FS730V Specifications

General IconGeneral
Engine Type4-stroke, V-twin, OHV
Displacement726 cc
Cooling SystemAir-cooled
Fuel SystemCarburetor
Starter SystemElectric
Bore x Stroke76 mm x 80 mm
Maximum Power17.9 kW (24.0 hp) @ 3600 rpm
Oil Capacity2.0 L (2.1 US qt)
Lubrication SystemForced lubrication
Ignition SystemMagneto

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