1979-1985 Kawasaki KZ500 550 ZX550 Clymer Motorcycle Repair Manual

Description

This 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 Kawasaki KZ500 550 ZX550 Repair Manual by Clymer provides detailed service information, step-by-step repair instruction and maintenance specifications for the following 1979-1985 Kawasaki KZ500B1, Kawasaki KZ500B4, Kawasaki KZ550A1, Kawasaki KZ550A2, Kawasaki KZ550A3, Kawasaki KZ550B2, Kawasaki KZ550C1, Kawasaki KZ550C2, Kawasaki KZ550C3, Kawasaki KZ550D1, Kawasaki KZ550F1, Kawasaki KZ550H1, Kawasaki KZ550M1, Kawasaki ZX550A1, and Kawasaki ZX550A2 motorcycles.

Includes everything you need to know to perform tune-up and routine maintenance on the engine, clutch and transmission, fuel and exhaust, ignition system, steering and suspension, wheels, brakes and tires, electrical system, frame and body. Features complete wiring diagrams and 352 illustrated pages.

QUICK REFERENCE DATA

CHAPTER ONE, GENERAL INFORMATION
Manual organization, Service hints, Safety first, Expendable supplies, Shop tools, Emergency tool kits, Troubleshooting and tune-up equipment

CHAPTER TWO, TROUBLESHOOTING
Starting difficulties, Poor performance, Clutch and transmission, Drive train, Chassis, Brakes, Electrical system, Charging system, Lighting, Fuses, Wiring

CHAPTER THREE, LUBRICATION, MAINTENANCE AND TUNE-UP
Battery, Engine oil and filter, General lubrication, Clutch adjustment, Drive chain, Swing arm, Steering, Front forks, Rear shock absorbers, Tires, Wheel bearing lubrication, Disc brake, Drum brake, Engine tune-up, Air filter, Nuts, bolts and fasteners, Fuel system, Spark plugs, Air suction valves (U.S. models), Valve clearance, Contact breaker points, Ignition timing (contact point ignition), Ignition timing (Transistorized ignition), Carburetor, Cylinder compression, Storage

CHAPTER FOUR, ENGINE
Tools, Engine design, Break-in, Servicing engine in frame, Cam chain and tensioner, Valve cover, Camshaft, Cylinder head, Valves and guides, Cylinder block, Pistons and rings, Oil cooler, Removal/installation, Oil filter bypass valve, Oil pump, Crankcase, Secondary shaft and starter clutch, Crankshaft and connecting rods, Cam chain inspection, Primary chain inspection, Crankcase assembly

CHAPTER FIVE, CLUTCH
Operation, Clutch release mechanism, Clutch

CHAPTER SIX, TRANSMISSION
Sprocket cover, Neutral switch, Engine sprocket, Shift linkage, Shift detent, Transmission, Shift drum and forks, Transmission gears

CHAPTER SEVEN, FUEL AND EXHAUST SYSTEMS
Carburetor operation, Carburetor troubleshooting, Rejetting, Carburetor tuning, Carburetor service, Fuel level inspection, Idle mixture adjustment (Non-U.S. models), Fast idle adjustment, Crankcase breather, Air suction system (U.S. models), Fuel tank, Fuel tap, Fuel level sending unit, Exhaust system

CHAPTER EIGHT, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Wiring diagrams, Fuses, Battery, Ignition system, Contact breaker points and condenser service, Spark plugs, Ignition advance mechanism, Ignition coil, Pickup coils (Transistorized ignition), Alternator stator, Alternator rotor, Starting system, Starter motor, Starter clutch, Starter solenoid, Lighting system, Turn signal cancelling system, Fuel level sensor, Fuel gauge, Horn

CHAPTER NINE, WHEELS, TIRES AND BRAKES
Wheels, Front wheel, Speedometer gear lubrication, Rear wheel, Wheel bearings and seals, Tubeless tires, Brakes, Hydraulic disc brakes, Brake system bleeding, Brake fluid change, Brake line replacement, Disc brake pad replacement, Disc brake calipers, Master cylinder rebuilding, Front master cylinder, Rear master cylinder, Brake discs, Drum brake

CHAPTER TEN, CHASSIS
Fairing, Front fork, Steering head, Rear shock, Swing arm, Drive chain

SUPPLEMENT, 1982 AND LATER SERVICE INFORMATION

INDEX

WIRING DIAGRAMS