Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: Interlock Operation Inspection

• Raise the rear wheel off the ground with the stand [A].

1st Check

• Start the engine to the following conditions

Condition: Transmission Gear → 1st Position

Clutch Lever → Release

Sidestand → Down or Up

• Turn the ignition switch to ON and push the starter button.
• Then the starter motor should not turn when the starter system circuit is normality.

If the engine is start, inspect the starter lockout switch, gear position switch and relay box.

2nd Check

• Start the engine to the following conditions.

Condition: Transmission Gear → 1st Position

Clutch Lever → Pulled in

Sidestand → Up

Turn the ignition switch to ON and push the starter button.

Then the starter motor should turn when the starter system circuit is normality.

If the starter motor is not turn, inspect the starter lockout switch, sidestand switch, relay box and starter relay.

3rd Check

• Inspect the engine for its secure stop after the following operations are completed.
• Run the engine to the following conditions.

Condition: Transmission Gear → 1st Position

Clutch Lever → Release

Sidestand → Up

• Set the sidestand on the ground, then the engine will stop.

If the engine may not be stopped, inspect the gear position switch, sidestand switch and relay box.

If their parts are normality, replace the ECU.