Kawasaki Ninja Owners Manual: Evaporative Emission Control System (California model only)

Kawasaki Ninja Owners Manual / Maintenance and adjustment / Evaporative Emission Control System (California model only)

This system routes fuel vapors from the fuel system into the running engine or stores the vapors in a canister when the engine is stopped. Although no adjustments are required, a thorough visual inspection must be made at the intervals specified by the Periodic Maintenance Chart.

Inspection

Check that the hoses are securely connected.
Replace any kinked, deteriorated, or damaged hoses.

Spark Plugs

The standard spark plug is shown in the table. The spark plugs should be replaced in accordance with the Periodic Maintenance Chart. Spark plug removal should be done only by a competent mechan ...

Valve Clearance

Valve and valve seat wear decreases valve clearance, upsetting valve timing. NOTICE If valve clearance is left unadjusted, wear will eventually cause the valves to remain partly open; which lowe ...

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Operational Cautions
1. Do not put two keys of any immobilizer system on the same key ring. 2. Do not submerge any key in water. 3. Do not expose any key to excessively high temperature. 4. Do not place any key close to magnet. 5. Do not place a heavy item on any key. 6. Do not grind any key or alter its ...

Coolant Reserve Tank Installation
Install the following to the coolant reserve tank [A]. Pad [B] Gasket [C] Cap [D] Collar [E] Install the coolant reserve tank and tighten the bolt [F]. Run the hoses correctly (see Cable,Wire, and Hose Routing section in the Appendix chapter). Fill the coolant reserve tank with ...

Valve Removal
Remove the cylinder head (see Cylinder Head Removal). Remove the valve lifter and shim. Mark and record the valve lifter and shim locations so they can be installed in their original positions. Using the valve spring compressor assembly, remove the valve. Special Tools - Valve ...