K-Tech

Lesson 1: Students will learn KX™ maintenance to perform the most common tasks required for this competition vehicle. Operation of the KX DFI fuel injection system will be covered in addition to the electrical systems and suspension system, including inverted front forks and rear shock service and set-up.

Lesson 2: Electrical – Students will learn about the operation and troubleshooting of charging, ignition and starting systems. Charging systems topics will include permanent magnet alternators, rectifier/regulator and DC circuits. Electrical ignition topics will include how CDI and TCBI systems work, and what components are used in each system. Starting systems topics will include lockout systems and relay operation. Students also will learn about the headlight, self-cancelling turn signals, fuel pump and speedometer systems.

Lesson 3: Motorcycle Fuel Injection System – Students will get familiar with the operation of Kawasaki’s Digital Fuel Injection (DFI®) systems. Students will learn component identification, as well as location, component testing and troubleshooting. Using the latest Kawasaki Diagnostic System (KDS) software, students will connect laptop computers to fuel-injected models and perform component tests.

Lesson 1: Motorcycle Engine and Transmission – Students will learn how to remove, disassemble, inspect, reassemble and install four-stroke engines, including measuring the top end, piston rings, valve train, bottom end, crankshaft, connecting rods, transmission, clutch and lubrication system components. They will learn how to provide recommendations on required parts. Students will learn the workings of Kawasaki’s V-twin engines.

Lesson 2: Motorcycle Periodic Maintenance – Students will become familiar with Kawasaki maintenance and repair procedures. Students will learn procedures for inspecting and adjusting valves on multiple motorcycles in Kawasaki’s line of products. Emission control and cooling systems are also covered.

Lesson 3: Motorcycle Chassis, Suspension and Brakes – Students will learn motorcycle chassis service, including tire changes, brake service and steering head service on multiple motorcycles in Kawasaki’s line of products.

Lesson 1: V-twin, ATVs and Teryx – Students will become familiar with Kawasaki’s ATV line. This includes ATV model codes and periodic maintenance, including ATV valve adjustment, tire removal/installation, electrical diagnosis and body panel removal/installation. They will also learn the internal workings of a limited slip ATV differential, engine brake control, wet brake system, steering and suspension systems, and continuously variable transmission (CVT) system. Students will become familiar with Kawasaki’s Teryx™ models. They will perform periodic maintenance, including valve adjustment and oil change, as well as drive belt removal and replacement.

Lesson 2: Mule™ Utility Vehicle – Students will be introduced to the workings of the Kawasaki Mule™ utility vehicle. Topics will include lubrication and cooling systems, fuel systems, suspensions and steering systems, brake systems, and periodic maintenance.

Lesson 3: Diesel Mule™ – Students will be introduced to the workings of the Kawasaki diesel Mule™. Topics will include diesel engine theory and safety, top end and bottom end components, lubrication system, cooling system, and fuel systems. Students will perform Mule™ diesel engine service.

Lesson 1: Basic Watercraft Design and Theory – Students will learn the operation and service procedures for Kawasaki’s personal watercraft. They will learn the basic theory and design of engine components, superchargers, electrical systems, drive systems, cooling systems and bilge systems. Students will become familiar with Kawasaki four-stroke engines used in the personal watercraft. Students will perform an engine removal and reinstallation, engine disassembly and reassembly, and periodic maintenance.

Lesson 2: Jet Ski® Electrical – Students will learn the inner workings of Kawasaki’s watercraft electrical systems, components and troubleshooting. They also will get familiar with Digital Fuel Injection (DFI®) system principle or operation, system components, precautions and diagnostic system.

Lesson 3: Ultra® 250/260/300/310 Jet Ski® – Students will learn about the Kawasaki Ultra® 250/260/300/310 JET SKI®, including the inner workings of the Eaton and Ogura Roots-type supercharger. They will get hands-on experience performing periodic maintenance such as immobilizer registration, inspections, valve clearance, jet pump removal, jet pump inspections, lube points, steering adjustment, trim adjustment, supercharger belt inspections, supercharger belt adjustment, supercharger fogging, fluid changes, coolant flush and bilge flush, and winterization.