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608172 1 - I N C L U D E S I T E M S 3 - 1 6 KAWASAKI ENGINE SHOP REBUILD MANUAL 4-STROKE AIR-COOLED GASOLINE ENGINE STARTING MODEL YEAR: 2008...
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E-Z-GO Division of Textron, Inc. is not liable for errors in this manual or for incidental or consequential damages that result from the use of the material in this manual. CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT IN USA PHONE: 1-800-241-5855 FAX: 1-800-448-8124 OUTSIDE USA PHONE: 010-1-706-798-4311, FAX: 010-1-706-771-4609 E-Z-GO DIVISION OF TEXTRON, INC., 1451 MARVIN GRIFFIN RD., AUGUSTA, GEORGIA USA 30906 Kawasaki Engine Shop Rebuild Manual Page i...
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The exhaust emissions of this vehicle’s engine comply with regulations set forth by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of the United States of America (USA) at time of manufacture. Significant fines could result from modifications or tampering with the engine, fuel, ignition or air intake systems.
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• Install Crankcase Cover ......................D-4 ENGINE TOP END REASSEMBLY ENGINE TOP END • Tool List............................E-1 VALVES • Install Valve Mechanism ......................E-1 CYLINDER HEAD • Install Cylinder Head........................E-1 Kawasaki Engine Shop Rebuild Manual Page v...
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Federal Emissions Component Defect Warranty..................G-1 California Emission Control Warranty Statement (1995-1999) ..............G-5 California Emission Control Warranty Statement (2000) ................G-8 California Emission Control Warranty Statement (2001) ................G-11 California Emission Control Warranty Statement (2004) ................G-14 Kawasaki Engine Shop Rebuild Manual Page vi...
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL This manual is designed to suit the needs of mechanics at all levels of experience with the E-Z-GO 4-cycle engine. The outline format allows the mechanic to choose the level of instructional detail needed to completely disassemble, diag- nose, repair/overhaul and reassemble the engine.
Damage to the fins will occur if they are used as pry points. Remove cylinder head bolts [A], push rod guides [B], and cylinder head [C]. Remove the stem seals [A]. Kawasaki Engine Shop Rebuild Manual Page A-2...
CRANKCASE Remove Crankcase Cover A. Drain the engine oil. If the crankcase cover sticks, tap lightly with a wooden or plastic mallet near the dowel pins [C]. Remove the lock screws [A] and the valve clearance adjusting nuts [B], which fasten the rocker arm [C], and pull the rocker arm off the push rods [D].
H. Remove the 3-piece oil ring with your thumbs in the D. Push the connecting rod end into the cylinder, and pull the piston and connecting rod out of the cylinder. same manner. Kawasaki Engine Shop Rebuild Manual Page B-2...
The function of the breather is to create a negative pres- A. Refer to Remove Piston. sure in the crankcase, which prevents oil from being forced out of the engine through the piston rings, oil seals Remove Crankshaft or gaskets. A sealed-type crankcase emission control system is used to prevent blow-by gases from emitting in A.
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ENGINE MEASUREMENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS FOR SECTION ‘C’ SECTION TITLE PAGE NO. ENGINE MEASUREMENTS AND SPECIFICATIONS..............C-1 Tool List ..........................C-1 Using Telescoping Gauges and Hole Gauges ............... C-1 CYLINDER HEAD ..........................C-1 Measure Cylinder Compression ..................... C-1 Inspect Push Rod ........................C-3 Inspect Rocker Arm ........................
Valve Seat Cutter Holder Bar E-Z-GO Part No. 608670 ..........1 All engine parts must be thoroughly cleaned, and free of all dirt, oil, grease, carbon deposits or residue of any kind before begin- ning this section. It is especially important that your work area be clean and well organized while performing the operations described in this section.
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Repair if possible. Cylinder compression Incorrect valve, piston/cylinder clearance Adjust. lower than usable range Inspect cylinder and Piston seizure liner and replace/ repair as necessary. Bad condition of piston ring and/or piston ring Replace. grooves Kawasaki Engine Shop Rebuild Manual Page C-2...
Service Limit: TIR 0.5 mm (0.02 in.) Inspect Rocker Arm Clean and inspect the rocker arm where it touches the push rod and valve stem. B. If the contact points [A] are worn or damaged, replace the rocker arm. Kawasaki Engine Shop Rebuild Manual Page C-3...
F. Pull the valve out, and check the seating pattern on the valve head. It must be the correct width and even Valve Seat Cutter Holder Bar all the way around. E-Z-GO Part No. 608670 Kawasaki Engine Shop Rebuild Manual Page C-4...
2. Do not drop or hit the valve seat cutter, or the dia- mond particles may fall off. 3. Do not fail to apply engine oil to the valve seat cut- ter before grinding the seat surface. Also, use The marks stamped on the back of the cutter [A] repre-...
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To make the 32° grind, fit a 32° cutter to the holder, and slide it Be sure to remove all grinding compound before assembly into the valve guide. P. When the engine is assembled, be sure to adjust the 1. Grind the seat at a 32° angle until the seat O.D. is valve clearances.
B. If the valve head thickness is less than the service limit, replace the valve with a new one. Valve Head Thickness Standard: 0.4 mm (0.016 in.) Service Limit: 0.4 mm (0.016 in.) Kawasaki Engine Shop Rebuild Manual Page C-8...
D. Clean the piston ring grooves [A] with a broken piston ring or other suitable tools. Never clean the piston head with the engine assembled. Carbon particles will fall between the piston and cylinder, and damage Check Piston Ring and Ring Groove Wear the crankshaft bearings.
When using new rings in a used piston, check for uneven groove wear. The rings should fit perfectly parallel to the groove sides. If not, replace the piston. Measure Piston Ring End Gap A. Remove the piston rings. Kawasaki Engine Shop Rebuild Manual Page C-12...
100 mm length to determine the amount of connect- ing rod bend. F. If connecting rod bend exceeds the service limit, the connecting rod must be replaced. Connecting Rod Bend Service Limit: 0.15/100 mm (0.006/3.94 in.) Kawasaki Engine Shop Rebuild Manual Page C-14...
Connecting Rod Big End Width Standard: 43.004 ~ 43.015 mm (1.6931 ~ 1.6935 in.) Standard: 27.4 ~ 27.7 mm (1.08 ~ 1.09 in.) Service Limit: 27.0 mm (1.06 in.) Service Limit: 43.04 mm (1.694 in.) Kawasaki Engine Shop Rebuild Manual Page C-15...
Side) Crankshaft Runout Standard: 35.002 ~ 35.015 mm (1.3780 ~ 1.3785 in.) Standard: TIR 0.02 mm (0.0008 in.) or less Service Limit: TIR 0.05 mm (0.002 in.) Service Limit: 35.05 mm (1.380 in.) Kawasaki Engine Shop Rebuild Manual Page C-16...
D. If inside diameter is more than the service limit, replace the crankcase with a new one. Balancer Shaft Bearing Inside Diameter (Crankcase) Standard: 32.000 ~ 32.016 mm (1.2598 ~ 1.2605 in.) Service Limit: 32.06 mm (1.262 in.) Kawasaki Engine Shop Rebuild Manual Page C-17...
E-Z-GO Part No. N/A ..........1 Bearing Driver Set: E-Z-GO Part No. N/A ..........1 If the engine is not going to be put back into service immediately, completely coat all inter- nal engine components with assembly lube. Tape intake and exhaust openings.
The rings should turn freely in the grooves. side journal. D. Install the top ring. D. Apply engine oil to the crank pin and bearing. E. Insert the crankshaft into the crankcase. Install Connecting Rod A. Refer to Install Piston.
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When installing a piston pin snap ring, compress it only enough to install it and no more. Apply engine oil to the inner surface [A] of the con- Do not reuse the snap rings, as removal weakens and deforms necting rod big end [B] and cap [C].
ENGINE BOTTOM END REASSEMBLY CRANKCASE N. Apply a small amount of engine oil to the thread and seating surface of the cap bolts [E]. Assemble Crankcase Cover O. Tighten the cap bolts. Torque - Connecting Rod Big End Cap Bolts: 5.9 N•m (0.60 kgf•m, 52 in-lb)
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ENGINE BOTTOM END REASSEMBLY Install the crankcase cover and tighten the crankcase cover bolts following the tightening sequence as shown. Torque - Crankcase Cover Bolts: 22 N•m (2.2 kgf•m, 16 ft-lb) Kawasaki Engine Shop Rebuild Manual Page D-5...
ENGINE TOP END REASSEMBLY TABLE OF CONTENTS FOR SECTION ‘E’ SECTION TITLE PAGE NO. ENGINE TOP END..........................E-1 Tool List ...........................E-1 VALVES .............................E-1 Install Valve Mechanism......................E-1 CYLINDER HEAD ..........................E-1 Install Cylinder Head .......................E-1 Kawasaki Engine Shop Rebuild Manual Page E-i...
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ENGINE TOP END REASSEMBLY Notes: Kawasaki Engine Shop Rebuild Manual Page E-ii...
Install cylinder head and push rod guides [A]. VALVES Install Valve Mechanism A. Apply engine oil to the valve stems and install them. B. Check to see that the valve moves smoothly up and down in the guide. C. Install the spring and the valve retainer.
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N. Tighten: Torque - Cylinder Head Cover Bolts: 6.9 N•m (0.70 kgf•m, 61 in-lb) Apply engine oil to the push rods [A] and install them Engine Shroud Bolts: 5.9 N•m (0.60 kgf•m, 52 in-lb) onto the tappets [B]. To install the push rods [A] in the correct positions on...
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ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN TABLE OF CONTENTS FOR SECTION ‘F’ SECTION TITLE PAGE NO. CYLINDER/CRANKCASE........................F-2 PISTON/CRANKSHAFT........................F-4 VALVE/CAMSHAFT ...........................F-6 LUBRICATION ...........................F-8 COOLING............................F-10 ELECTRICAL ...........................F-12 CARBURETOR/CABLE BRACKETS ....................F-14 AIR INTAKE/BREATHER - EXHAUST.....................F-16 Kawasaki Engine Shop Rebuild Manual Page Fi...
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O RING, 16MM 603562 SWITCH, OIL PRESSURE (NOT SHOWN) 608398 * Utility vehicles may be equipped with either high or low suspension. Please be sure to select the correct dipstick P/N for your model. Kawasaki Engine Shop Rebuild Manual Page F-9...
LIMITED WARRANTY on Emission Control Systems - California Only -......G-11 CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT (2004)........G-14 YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS ............G-14 LIMITED WARRANTY on Emission Control Systems - California Only -......G-14 Kawasaki Engine Shop Rebuild Manuall Page G-i...
GO will, at no cost to you, make the necessary diagnosis, repair, or replacement necessary to ensure that the engine complies with applicable U.S. EPA regulations. EMISSION COMPONENT DEFECT WARRANTY PERIOD The warranty period for this engine begins on the date of sale to the initial purchaser and continues for a period of 2 years. PARTS COVERED Listed below are the parts covered by the Emission Components Defect Warranty.
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As the engine owner, you should however be aware that E-Z-GO may deny warranty coverage if your engine or a part has failed due to abuse, neglect, improper maintenance or unapproved modifications.
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U.S. EPA regulations. EMISSION COMPONENT DEFECT WARRANTY PERIOD The warranty period for this engine begins on the date of sale to the initial purchaser and continues for a period of 2 years.
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THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT THE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS You are responsible for the proper use and maintenance of the engine. You should keep all receipts and mainte- nance records covering the performance of regular maintenance in the event questions arise. These receipts and maintenance records should be transferred to each subsequent owner of the engine.
- California Only - FUJI, Tokyo, Japan, warrants to the owner of the 1995 and later engine that the engine (1) has been designed, built and equipped so as to conform at the time of manufacture with the applicable regulations of the California Air Re- sources Board, and (2) is free from defects in materials and workmanship which could cause it to fail to conform with those regulations as may be applicable in the terms and conditions stated below.
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3. Expenses incurred by processing warranty claims FUJI, any authorized dealer, distributors and warranty station shall not be liable for any loss of use of the engine, for any alternative usage, for any damage to goods, loss of time or inconve- nience.
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The proof which you maintain should be given to each subsequent owner of the engine. You are responsible for performing the scheduled maintenance described below based on the procedures specified in the 1995 and later Owner’s Manual. The scheduled maintenance below is based on the normal engine operating schedule.
- California Only - FUJI, Tokyo, Japan, warrants to the owner of the 2000 and later engine that the engine (1) has been designed, built and equipped so as to conform at the time of manufacture with the applicable regulations of the California Air Re- sources Board, and (2) is free from defects in materials and workmanship which could cause it to fail to conform with those regulations as may be applicable in the terms and conditions stated below.
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3. Expenses incurred by processing warranty claims FUJI, any authorized dealer, distributors and warranty station shall not be liable for any loss of use of the engine, for any alternative usage, for any damage to goods, loss of time or inconve- nience.
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The proof which you maintain should be given to each subsequent owner of the engine. You are responsible for performing the scheduled main- tenance described in the Periodic Service Schedule of this manual. The scheduled maintenance is based on the normal engine operating schedule.
- California Only - FUJI, Tokyo, Japan, warrants to the owner of the 2001 and later engine that the engine (1) has been designed, built and equipped so as to conform at the time of manufacture with the applicable regulations of the California Air Re- sources Board, and (2) is free from defects in materials and workmanship which could cause it to fail to conform with those regulations as may be applicable in the terms and conditions stated below.
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3. Expenses incurred by processing warranty claims FUJI, any authorized dealer, distributors and service providers shall not be liable for any loss of use of the engine, for any alternative usage, for any damage to goods, loss of time or inconve- nience.
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The proof which you maintain should be given to each subsequent owner of the engine. You are responsible for performing the scheduled main- tenance described in the Periodic Service Schedule of this manual. The scheduled maintenance is based on the normal engine operating schedule.
- California Only - FUJI, Tokyo, Japan, warrants to the owner of the 2004 and later engine that the engine (1) has been designed, built and equipped so as to conform at the time of manufacture with the applicable regulations of the California Air Re- sources Board, and (2) is free from defects in materials and workmanship which could cause it to fail to conform with those regulations as may be applicable in the terms and conditions stated below.
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3. Expenses incurred by processing warranty claims FUJI, any authorized dealer, distributors and service providers shall not be liable for any loss of use of the engine, for any alternative usage, for any damage to goods, loss of time or inconve- nience.
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FUJI may deny a warranty claim if your failure to perform required maintenance resulted in the failure of warranted part. The proof which you maintain should be given to each subsequent owner of the engine. You are responsible for performing the scheduled maintenance described in the Periodic Service Schedule of this manual.
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E-Z-GO Division of Textron Inc. 1451 Marvin Griffin Rd. Augusta, Georgia 30906 USA Inside USA Phone: 1-800-241-5855, FAX: 1-800-448-8124 Outside USA Phone: 010-1-706-798-4311, FAX: 010-1-706-771-4609 Copyrighted Material This manual may not be reproduced in whole or in part without the express permission of E-Z-GO Division of Textron Inc.
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