Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: Subthrottle Valve Actuator Inspection

Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual / Self-Diagnosis System / Subthrottle Valve Actuator (Service Code 62) / Subthrottle Valve Actuator Inspection

NOTE

Be sure the battery is fully charged.

Remove the air cleaner housing (see Air Cleaner Housing Removal in the Fuel System (DFI) chapter).
Turn the ignition switch to ON.
Check to see that all the subthrottle valves [A] open and close smoothly.
Turn the ignition switch to OFF.

If the subthrottle valves do not operate, check the subthrottle valve actuator resistance (see Subthrottle Valve Actuator Resistance Inspection).

Subthrottle Valve Actuator Inspection

Subthrottle Valve Actuator Removal

NOTICE Do not remove the subthrottle valve actuator [A] since it has been adjusted and set with precision at the factory. Never drop the throttle body assy especially on a hard surface. Such a ...

Subthrottle Valve Actuator Resistance Inspection

Turn the ignition switch to OFF. Disconnect the subthrottle valve actuator connector [A]. Connect a digital meter to the subthrottle valve actuator connector [A]. Measure the subthr ...

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Drive Chain Lubrication Condition Inspection
If a special lubricant is not available, a heavy oil such as SAE 90 is preferred to a lighter oil because it will stay on the chain longer and provide better lubrication. If the chain appears especially dirty, clean it before lubrication. NOTICE The O-rings between the side plates seal ...

Check 3-6: Neutral Indicator Light (LED) Inspection
Connect the leads in the same circuit as Check 3-2. Connect the terminal [8] to the battery (–) terminal. Check that the neutral indicator light (LED) [A] goes on. If the indicator light does not go on, replace the meter unit. ...

Engine Oil Change
Situate the motorcycle so that it is vertical after warming up the engine. Remove the engine oil drain bolt [A] to drain the oil. The oil in the oil filter can be drained by removing the filter (see Oil Filter Replacement). Replace the drain bolt gasket [B] with a new one. Tighten t ...