Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: Inquiries to Rider

Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual / Fuel System (DFI) / Troubleshooting the DFI System / Inquiries to Rider

DFI Diagnosis Flow Chart

DFI Diagnosis Flow Chart

Each rider reacts to problems in different ways, so it is important to confirm what kind of symptoms the rider has encountered.
Try to find out exactly what problem occurred under exactly what conditions by asking the rider; knowing this information may help you reproduce the problem.
The following sample diagnosis sheet will help prevent you from overlooking any areas, and will help you decide if it is a DFI system problem, or a general engine problem.

Sample Diagnosis Sheet

Sample Diagnosis Sheet

Outline

When a problem occurs with DFI system, the warning indicator light (LED) [A] and FI warning symbol [B] goes on to alert the rider. In addition, the condition of the problem is stored in the memory ...

DFI System Troubleshooting Guide

NOTE This is not an exhaustive list, giving every possible cause for each problem listed. It is meant simply as a rough guide to assist the troubleshooting for some of the more common diff ...

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Front Seat Installation
Installation is the reverse of removal. Note the following. Check that the dampers [A] are in place on the front seat. Install the collars [B] as shown in the figure. Place the seat hooks [A] under the fuel tank bracket [B]. ...

Water Pump Housing Disassembly
NOTICE Do not damage the hole wall of the water pump housing. Insert a bar [A] into the pump housing [B], and hammer evenly around the circumference of the mechanical seal bottom [C]. Take the oil seal [A] out of the housing [B] with a hook [C]. ...

Alternator Inspection
There are three types of alternator failures: short, open (wire burned out), or loss in rotor magnetism. A short or open in one of the coil wires will result in either a low output, or no output at all. A loss in rotor magnetism, which may be caused by dropping or hitting the alternator, by leav ...