Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: Lubrication

Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual / General Information / Before Servicing / Lubrication

It is important to lubricate rotating or sliding parts during assembly to minimize wear during initial operation. Lubrication points are called out throughout this manual, apply the specific oil or grease as specified.

Lubrication

Direction of Engine Rotation

When rotating the crankshaft by hand, the free play amount of rotating direction will affect the adjustment. Rotate the crankshaft to positive direction (clockwise viewed from output side).

Direction of Engine Rotation

Oil Seal, Grease Seal

Do not remove pressed oil or grease seals unless removal is necessary. Replace with new ones whenever removed. Press new oil seals with manufacture and size marks facing out. Make sure the seal i ...

Electrical Leads

A two-color lead is identified first by the primary color and then the stripe color. Unless instructed otherwise, electrical leads must be connected to those of the same color. Instrument Use ...

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Coolant Change
WARNINGCoolant can be extremely hot and cause severe burns, is toxic and very slippery. Do not remove the radiator cap or attempt to change the coolant when the engine is hot; allow it cool completely. Immediately wipe any spilled coolant from tires, frame, engine or othe ...

Transmission Assy Assembly
Install the ball bearing [A] until it is bottomed. Turn the oil seal side to the bottom. Special Tool - Bearing Driver Set: 57001-1129 Install the bearing holder [B]. Turn the flat side to the bottom. Apply a non-permanent locking agent to the bearing holder bolts [C]. Tighten: ...

Engine Oil Flow Chart
1. Oil Screen 2. Oil Pump 3. Oil Pressure Relief Valve 4. Oil Filter 5. Oil Pipe 6. Oil Cooler 7. Balancer Oil Passage 8. Main Oil Passage 9. Crankshaft Oil Passage 10. Oil Pressure Switch 11. Camshaft Oil Passages 12. Drive Shaft Oil Passage 13. Output Shaft Oil Passage 14. Starter ...