Kawasaki Ninja Owners Manual: Cooling System

Oil and/or Oil Filter Change

To change the engine oil and replace oil filter, the engine oil drain bolt and oil filter must be removed. The oil change and oil filter replacement should be done by an authorized Kawasa ...

Radiator and Cooling Fan

Check the radiator fins for obstruction by insects or mud. Clean off any obstructions with a stream of low-pressure water. WARNINGThe cooling fan spins at high speed and can cause seriou ...

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Camshaft, Camshaft Cap Wear Inspection
Remove the camshaft caps (see Camshaft Removal). Cut the strips of plastigage (press gauge) to journal width. Place a strip on each journal parallel to the camshaft installed in the correct position. Tighten the camshaft cap bolts and upper camshaft chain guide bolts to the specified ...

Check 2-2: Fuel Level Warning Inspection
Remove: Fuel Tank (see Fuel Tank Removal in the Fuel System (DFI) chapter) Connect the resistor(s) [A] (about 50 to 100 Ω) between the fuel pump connector terminal [B] of the main harness side and the battery negative (–) terminal [C] as shown. Turn the ignition switch ...

Valve Installation
NOTICE Do not lap the valve to the valve seat, using the grinding compound. It will come off oxide film treated surface of the valve. Replace the oil seal with a new one. Apply a thin coat of molybdenum disulfide grease to the valve stem before valve installation. Install the springs so ...