REF: ENG 09-07

SERVICE CODE:
DATE:
National
May 28, 2009
MODEL: FH, FX, FS, AND FR SERIES ENGINES
TITLE: IGNITION COIL AIR GAP ADJUSTMENT METHOD

SERVICE INFORMATION
(2) When adjusting the ignition coil, please use
Subject
the following procedure with the specified air
Kawasaki is informing dealers of the proper gap and torque values listed below:
method for making the adjustment of the ignition • Insert a non-magnetic feeler gauge between the
coil air gap for all FH, FX, FS and FR engine flywheel magnets and both the Leading edge
models. core (B) and Center core (C) of the ignition coil
as displayed in the photo.
• Adjust the coil air gap between the Leading
core edge (B) and the left pole plate of the
flywheel magnet.
• Adjust the coil air gap between the Center core
(C) and the Trailing pole-plate of the flywheel
magnet.
• Torque the left Leading edge coil bolt or stud
(B) first, and then the right Trailing edge coil
bolt or stud (D).
NOTE:
Eligible Models o The Trailing edge core (D) is not used when
making the coil air gap adjustment.
All FH, FX, FS, and FR engine models.
(D)
(B) TRAILING
Detail LEADING EDGE CORE
EDGE CORE (C)
The ignition coil air gap adjustment should be CENTER
made as follows: CORE

(1) Install the ignition coil on the crankcase bosses

so the shut-off terminal (A) faces upward.

FLYWHEEL ROTATION
A IS CLOCKWISE

Ignition Coil Air Gap:

Standard:
0.2 ~ 0.4 mm (0.008 ~ 0.016 inches)

©2009, Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.

Torque
ENGINE MODEL FLANGE STUD
FH381V~FH580V 5.9 N-m 7.8 N-m
52 in-lb 69 in-lb
FH601V~FH721V, 5.9 N-m N/A
FH601D~FH721D 52 in-lb
FX/FS/FR651V~730V 5.9 N-m N/A
52 in-lb
FX/FS481V~600V 5.9 N-m 5.9 N-m
52 in-lb 52 in-lb
FH770D 6.9 N-m N/A
FX751V~FX1000V 61 in-lb

(3) The coil air gap adjustment method is the same

for both cylinders.

Warranty Information

This is Service Information only, not warranty

authorization.

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