Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: Fuel Tank Cleaning

Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual / Fuel System (DFI) / Fuel Tank / Fuel Tank Cleaning

WARNING

Gasoline and low flash-point solvents can be flammable and/or explosive and cause severe burns. Clean the tank in a well-ventilated area, and take care that there are no sparks or flame anywhere near the working area. Do not use gasoline or low flash-point solvents to clean the tank.

Remove: Fuel Tank (see Fuel Tank Removal) Fuel Pump (see Fuel Pump Removal)
Pour some high-flash point solvent into the fuel tank and shake the tank to remove dirt and fuel deposits.
Draw the solvent out of the fuel tank.
Dry the tank with compressed air.
Install: Fuel Pump (see Fuel Pump Installation) Fuel Tank (see Fuel Tank Installation)

Fuel Tank and Cap Inspection

Visually inspect the gasket [A] on the tank cap for any damage. Replace the gasket if it is damaged. Check to see if the water drain pipe [B] and fuel breather pipe [C] in the tank are n ...

Evaporative Emission Control System (CAL and SEA-B1 Models)

The Evaporative Emission Control 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 re ...

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Front Brake Pad Installation
Check that the pad spring [A] is in place on the caliper. Push the caliper pistons in by hand as far as they will go. Install the brake pads [A] on the pad spring correctly. Fit the pad into the groove of the caliper as shown in the figure. Install the pad pins while pushing t ...

Cylinder Head Warp Inspection
Clean the cylinder head. Lay a straightedge across the lower surface of the cylinder head at several positions. Use a thickness gauge [A] to measure the space between the straightedge [B] and the head. Cylinder Head Warp Standard: – – – Service Limit: 0.05 mm (0.0020 in.) ...

Caliper Rubber Parts Replacement
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