Kawasaki KZ500, KZ550 and ZX550 Manual.
Clymer Kawasaki KZ500/550 and ZX550 1979-1985 repair manual is written specifically for the do-it-yourself enthusiast. From basic maintenance to troubleshooting to complete overhaul of your Kawasaki KZ500/550 and ZX550 1979-1985, Clymer manuals provide the information you need. The most important tool in your tool box may be your Clymer manual, get one today.
Models:
KZ500B1 (U.S., Canada and Europe) (1979-1981)
KZ500B4 (Except U.S. and Canada) (1982-1983)
KZ550A1 (U.S. and Canada) (1980-1982)
KZ550A2 (U.S. and Canada) (1980-1982)
KZ550A3 (U.S., Canada and Europe) (1982-1983)
KZ550B2 (Europe) (1979-1981)
KZ550B2 (U.S., Canada and Europe) (1981)
KZ550C1 (U.S., Canada and Europe) (1980)
KZ550C2 (U.S., Canada and Europe) (1981)
KZ550C3 (U.S., Canada and Europe) (1982-1983)
KZ550D1 (U.S., Canada and Europe) (1981)
KZ550F1 (U.S. and Canada) (1982-1983)
KZ550H1 (U.S., Canada and Europe) (1982-1983)
KZ550M1 (U.S. and Canada) (1982-1983)
ZX550A1 (U.S., Canada and Europe) (1984-1985)
ZX550A2 (U.S., Canada and Europe) (1984-1985)
QUICK REFERENCE DATA
CHAPTER ONE / GENERAL INFORMATION
Manual organization / Service hints / Safety first / Expendable supplies / Shop tools / Emergency tool kit / Troubleshooting and Tune-up equipment / Specifications
CHAPTER TWO / TROUBLESHOOTING
Starting difficulties / Poor performance / Clutch and transmission / Drive train / Brakes / Electrical system / Charging system / Fuses / Wiring
CHAPTER THREE / LUBRICATION, MAINTENANCE AND TUNE-UP
Battery / Engine oil and filter / General lubrication / Clutch adjustment / Drive chain / Steering/ Front forks / Rear shock absorbers / Tires / Engine tune-up / Air filter / Nuts, bolts and fasteners / Engine tune-up / Air filter / Fuel valve / Air suction valves / Valve clearance / Contact breaker points / Ignition timing (contact point ignition) / Ignition timing (Transistorized ignition) / Cylinder compression / Storage / Specifications
CHAPTER FOUR / ENGINE
Break-in / Removal installation / Cam chain and tensioner / Valve cover / Camshaft / Cylinder head / Valves and guides / Cylinder block / Pistons and rings / Oil cooler / Oil filter bypass valve / Oil pump / Crankcase / Secondary shaft and starter clutch / Crankshaft and connecting rods / Cam chain inspection / Primary chain inspection / Crankcase assembly / Specifications
CHAPTER FIVE / CLUTCH
Operation / Clutch / Clutch release mechanism / Specifications
CHAPTER SIX / TRANSMISSION
Sprocket cover / Neutral switch / Engine sprocket / Shift linkage / Shift detent / Transmission / Shift drum and forks / Transmission gears / Specifications
CHAPTER SEVEN / FUEL AND EXHAUST SYSTEMS
Carburetor service tuning troubleshooting / Rejetting / Fuel level inspection / Idle mixture adjustment / Fast idle adjustment / Crankcase breather / Air suction system / Fuel tank / Fuel tap / Fuel level sending unit / Exhaust system / Specifications
CHAPTER EIGHT / ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Fuses / Battery / Ignition system / Contact breaker points and condenser service / Spark plugs / Ignition advance mechanism / Ignition coil / Pickup coils Transistorized ignition / Alternator stator rotor / Starting system / Starter / Starter clutch solenoid / Lighting system / Turn signal cancelling system / Fuel level sensor / Fuel gauge / Horn / Specifications
CHAPTER NINE / WHEELS, TIRES AND BRAKES
Wheels / Speedometer gear lubrication / Wheel bearings and seals / Brakes / Hydraulic disc brakes / Brake system bleeding / Brake fluid change / Brake line / Brake pad / Brake calipers / Master cylinder / Front rear master cylinder / Brake discs / Drum brake / Specifications
CHAPTER TEN / CHASSIS
Fairing / Front fork / Steering head / Rear shock / Swing arm / Drive chain / Specifications
SUPPLEMENT / 1982 AND LATER SERVICE INFORMATION
INDEX
WIRING DIAGRAMS
