Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: Alternator Cover Installation

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Using a high flash-point solvent, clean off any oil or dirt that may be on the silicone sealant coating area. Dry them with a clean cloth.
Apply silicone sealant to the alternator lead grommet and crankcase halves mating surface [A] on the front and rear sides of the cover mount.

Sealant - Liquid Gasket, TB1211F: 92104-0004

Check that dowel pins [B] are in place on the crankcase.

Alternator Cover Installation

Replace the alternator cover gasket with a new one.
Install the alternator cover [A] and the clamps [B].

Fit the upper clamp to the side [C] of the alternator cover.

Fit the lower clamp to the stopper [D] of the alternator cover.

Tighten: Torque - Alternator Cover Bolts: 9.8 N·m (1.0 kgf·m, 87 in·lb)
Connect the alternator lead connector and run the leads correctly (see Cable, Wire, and Hose Routing section in the Appendix chapter).

Alternator Cover Installation

Alternator Cover Removal

Remove: Upper Fairing Assembly (see Upper Fairing Assembly Removal in the Frame chapter) Air Cleaner Housing (see Air Cleaner Housing Removal in the Fuel System (DFI) chapter) Bolt [A] ...

Stator Coil Removal

Remove: Alternator Cover (see Alternator Cover Removal) Holding Plate Bolt [A] and Plate [B] Alternator Lead Grommet [C] Stator Coil Bolts [D] Remove the stator coil [E] from the alternat ...

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DFI Power Source
ECU Fuse Removal Refer to the 30 A Main/15 A ECU Fuse Removal in the Electrical System chapter. ECU Fuse Installation If a fuse fails during operation, inspect the DFI system to determine the cause, and then replace it with a new fuse of proper amperage. Refer to the Fuse Installation in ...

Fuels Containing Oxygenates
Gasoline frequently contains oxygenates (alcohols and ethers) especially in areas of the U.S. and Canada which are required to sell such reformulated fuels as part of a strategy to reduce exhaust emissions. The types and volume of fuel oxygenates approved for use in unleaded gasoline by th ...

Charging Condition Inspection
Battery charging condition can be checked by measuring battery terminal voltage with a digital voltmeter [A]. Remove the seat (see Seat Removal in the Frame chapter). Disconnect the battery terminals. NOTICE Be sure to disconnect the negative (–) cable first. Measure the battery ...