Kawasaki J300 - Owner's Manual > Stopping the Engine
- Close the throttle completely.
- Turn the ignition key to the
position. - Support the motorcycle on a firm, level surface with the side stand or center stand.
- Lock the steering.
NOTE
- The motorcycle is equipped with a vehicle-down sensor which causes
the engine to stop automatically if the motorcycle falls down. After
righting the motorcycle, first turn the ignition key to the
position and then back to the
position before starting the engine.
Stopping the Motorcycle in an Emergency
Your Kawasaki Motorcycle has been designed and manufactured to provide you 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 motorcycle and become thoroughly familiar with its operation.
Improper maintenance can create a dangerous situation known as throttle failure. Two of the most common causes of throttle failure are:
1. An improperly serviced or clogged air cleaner may allow dirt and dust to enter the throttle body and stick the throttle open.
2. During removal of the air cleaner, dirt is allowed to enter and jam the fuel injection system.
In an emergency situation such as throttle failure, your vehicle may be stopped by applying the brakes. Once this stopping procedure is initiated, the engine stop switch may be used to stop the engine. If the engine stop switch is used, turn off the ignition switch after stopping the motorcycle.
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 exhaust pipe.
WARNING
The engine and exhaust system get extremely hot during normal operation and can cause serious burns.
Never touch a hot engine, exhaust pipe, or muffler during operation or after stopping the engine.
- Turn the ignition key to theposition.
- Support the motorcycle on a firm, level surface with the side stand or center stand.
NOTICE
Do not park on a soft or steeply inclined surface, or the motorcycle may fall over.
- If parking inside a garage or other structure, be sure it is well ventilated and the motorcycle is not close to any source of flame or sparks; this includes any appliance with a pilot light.
WARNING
Gasoline is extremely flammable and can be explosive under certain conditions, creating the potential for serious burns. Turn the ignition switch off. Do not smoke.
Make sure the area is well ventilated and free from any source of flame or sparks; this includes any appliance with a pilot light.
- Lock the steering to help prevent theft.
See also:
Kawasaki J300 - Owner's Manual > Moving Off
Check that the center stand is up. Open the throttle slowly. NOTE The motorcycle is equipped with a side stand switch. This switch is designed so that the engine does not start if the side stand is down.
Kawasaki J300 - Owner's Manual > Maintenance and Adjustment
The maintenance and adjustments outlined in this chapter must be carried out in accordance with the Daily Checks and Periodic Maintenance to keep the motorcycle in good running condition and to reduce air pollution. The initial maintenance is vitally important and must not be neglected.
