Service Manual

8-16 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Charging, Ignition System
Ignition Coil Inspection
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Remove the ignition coils (see Ignition Coil Removal).
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Measure the winding resistance as follows:
Set the hand tester to the R 1k range.
Special Tool - Hand Tester: 57001–1394
Make the measurements shown in the table.
Ignition Coil Winding Resistance
CAUTION
Use only Tester 57001–1394 with new batter y at room tempera-
ture for this test. A tester other than the Kawasaki Hand Tester
should show different readings.
If a megger or a meter with a large-capacity battery is used,
the ignition coil will be damaged.
If the tester does not read as specified, replace the coil.
Spark Plug Removal
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Carefully pull the plug cap from the spark plug.
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Remove the spark plugs using a suitable plug wrench.
Spark Plug Installation
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Insert the spark plug vertically into the plug hole with the plug installed
in the plug wrench.
•
Tighten the plugs.
Torque - Spark Plugs: 22 N
m(2.2kgfm, 16 ft lb)
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Fit the plug caps securely.
•
Pull up the spark plug caps lightly to make sure of the installation of
the spark plug caps.
Spark Plug Cleaning and Inspection
Refer to Spark Plug Cleaning and Inspection in the Periodic Mainte-
nance Chapter (2nd chapter).
Spark Plug Gap Inspection
Refer to Spark Plug Gap Inspection in the Periodic Maintenance
Chapter (2nd chapter).
Hand Tester
should
show different readin
g
s.