Service Manual

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 8-13
Charging, Ignition System
Ignition Coil Inspection
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Remove the ignition coil (see Ignition Coil Rem oval).
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Measure the winding resistance as follows.
Set the hand tester to the R × 1 k 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 battery at
room temperature 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 plug 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.
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Tighten the plug.
Torque - Spark Plug: 22 N·m (2.2 kgf·m, 16 ft·lb)
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Fit t he plug cap securely.
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Pull up the spark plug cap lightly to make sure of the in-
stallation of the spark plug cap.
Spark P lug Cleaning and Inspection
Refer to Spark Plug Cleaning and Inspection in the Peri-
odic Maintenance Chapter (2nd chapter).
Spark Plug Gap Inspection
Refer to Spark Plug Gap Inspection in the Periodic Main-
tenance Chapter (2nd chapter).