Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: Air Cleaner Oil Draining

Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual / Fuel System (DFI) / Air Cleaner / Air Cleaner Oil Draining

A drain hose is connected to the bottom of the air cleaner to drain water or oil accumulated in the cleaner part.

Visually check the drain hose [A] if the water or oil accumulates.

If any water or oil accumulates in the hose, remove the plug [B] from the drain hose and drain it.

Air Cleaner Oil Draining

WARNING

Oil on tires will make them slippery and can cause an accident and injury. Be sure to reinstall the plug in the drain hose after draining.

Air Cleaner Element Inspection

Remove the air cleaner element (see Air Cleaner Element Replacement in the Periodic Maintenance chapter). Visually check the element [A] for tears or breaks. If the element has any tears or ...

Air Cleaner Housing Removal

Remove the fuel tank (see Fuel Tank Removal). Disconnect the secondary fuel hose [A] from the delivery pipe of the nozzle assy [B] (see Fuel Hose Replacement in the Periodic Maintenance chapt ...

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HG: Apply high-temperature grease. HO: Apply heavy oil. L: Apply a non-permanent locking agent. MO: Apply molybdenum disulfide oil solution. (mixture of the engine oil and molybdenum disulfide grease in a weight ratio 10:1) R: Replacement Parts Specifications Special Too ...

Stopping the engine
Close the throttle completely. Shift the transmission into neutral Turn the ignition key to “OFF”. Support the motorcycle on a firm, level surface with the side stand. Lock the steering. NOTE The motorcycle is equipped with a vehicle-down sensor, which causes the engine to sto ...

Moving Off
Check that the side stand is up. Pull in the clutch lever. Shift into 1st gear. Open the throttle a little, and start to let out the clutch lever very slowly. As the clutch starts to engage, open the throttle a littlemore, giving the engine just enough fuel to keep it from stallin ...