Target Audience:
Mechanical technicians and knowledgeable owners
Advantage:
Provides detailed procedures and specifications comparable to authorized dealer service departments
Safety Emphasis:
Highlights safety precautions, warnings, and use of specialized tools (e.g., torque wrench)
Owner Empowerment:
Enables owners to perform maintenance and repairs, saving costs and gaining knowledge
Information Reliability:
Stated to provide the most reliable information for optimal vehicle performance
Engine:
Complete disassembly, assembly, repair, and overhaul
Transmission:
Complete disassembly, assembly, repair, and overhaul
Fuel System:
Repair, overhaul, and troubleshooting of fuel delivery and control
Ignition System:
Diagnosis, testing, and repair of ignition components
Lubrication System:
Maintenance, checks, and repair of lubrication components
Exhaust System:
Inspection, repair, and replacement procedures
Electrical System:
Wiring diagrams, troubleshooting, component testing, and repair
Bodywork:
Repair and maintenance of body panels and components
Routine Maintenance:
Tune-ups, fluid changes, filter replacements, and inspections
Troubleshooting:
Diagnostic procedures for common and complex issues
Removal Installation:
Step-by-step instructions for component removal and installation
Assembly Disassembly:
Detailed instructions for component breakdown and reassembly
Depth:
Comprehensive, covering routine maintenance to complete engine and transmission rebuilds
Proprietary Components:
Includes instructions for proprietary components with guidance from respective manufacturers
Engine Type:
V-twin, 4-stroke (Implied by typical ATV architecture of the era)
Engine Displacement:
697cc (Common for KFX 700 models)
Cooling System:
Liquid-cooled (Common for performance ATVs)
Horsepower:
Refer to manual for specific output figures
Torque:
Refer to manual for specific output figures
Fuel Delivery:
Carbureted (Likely dual carburetors for a V-twin of this era, specific details in manual)
Fuel Type:
Unleaded gasoline (Refer to manual for octane rating)
Overall Length:
Refer to manual for specific dimensions
Overall Width:
Refer to manual for specific dimensions
Overall Height:
Refer to manual for specific dimensions
Dry Weight:
Approximately 220 kg (for 2003 model, verify in manual)
Curb Weight:
Refer to manual for specific weight with fluids
Safety Ratings:
Not applicable for ATVs in standard automotive sense; focus on operational safety
Braking System:
Hydraulic disc brakes (Front and Rear, specific details in manual)
Parking Brake:
Refer to manual for activation and mechanism
Lighting:
Headlights, taillight, brake light (Refer to manual for bulb types and maintenance)
Warning Symbols:
Manual utilizes WARNING, CAUTION, and NOTE indicators for critical information
Oil Change Interval:
Refer to manual for recommended mileage/hours for engine and transmission oil changes
Air Filter Cleaning:
Refer to manual for recommended service intervals
Spark Plug Replacement:
Refer to manual for recommended replacement interval and specifications
Engine Oil Type:
Refer to manual for viscosity grade (e.g., SAE 10W-40) and API classification
Coolant Type:
Refer to manual for coolant type and mixture ratio (e.g., 50/50 ethylene glycol)
Brake Fluid Type:
Refer to manual for DOT specification (e.g., DOT 4)
Common Issues:
Refer to manual for troubleshooting common issues related to carburetor performance, electrical connections, and drivetrain components. (Specific known issues are detailed within the manual itself.)
Special Tools:
Manual references specific Kawasaki special tool numbers for certain adjustments and repairs.
Torque Wrench:
Essential for ensuring fasteners are tightened to precise specifications, as detailed in the manual.
Kawasaki Heritage:
Kawasaki Heavy Industries is a long-standing manufacturer of motorcycles, ATVs, and other powersports vehicles known for performance and reliability.
Kfx 700 Lineage:
The KFX700 was Kawasaki's flagship sport ATV in the early 2000s, known for its powerful V-twin engine and aggressive styling.
Production Period:
2003-2007 (Manual covers 2003-2005)