Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: Radiator and Radiator Fan Installation

Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual / Cooling System / Radiator / Radiator and Radiator Fan Installation

If the radiator bracket [A] was removed, install it.

Install the radiator fan to the radiator
Tighten the radiator fan mounting bolts.
When installing the pad [B], install it so that the upper end of the pad aligns with the corner top [C].
When install the pad [D], install it so that the corners [E] align.
When install the pad [F], install it so that the hollow [G] fits to the radiator overflow hose.
Install the rubber caps [H].

Run the radiator overflow hose to the slit [I].

Run the radiator fan motor lead correctly (see Cable, Wire, and Hose Routing section in the Appendix chapter).
Install the rubber dampers [J] and collars [K] as shown in the figure.

Face the small diameter side of the damper to the collar.

Install the horn [L].
Tighten the radiator bolts [M].
Fit the holes [N] to the projection of the heat insulation plate.

Frame [O] Frame No. JKAZXT00JJA003074 or

JKAZXCJ1□BA003074 [P]

Radiator and Radiator Fan Installation

Install the hoses and clamps (see Cable, Wire, and Hose Routing section in the Appendix chapter).
Tighten:

Torque - Water Hose Clamp Screws: 3.0 N·m (0.31 kgf·m, 27 in·lb)

Install the removed parts (see appropriate chapters).

Radiator and Radiator Fan Removal

Remove: Upper Fairing Assembly (see Upper Fairing Assembly Removal in the Frame chapter) Coolant (Drain, see Coolant Change in the Periodic Maintenance chapter) Air Cleaner Housing (see A ...

Radiator Inspection

Remove the radiator (see Radiator and Radiator Fan Removal). Check the radiator core. If there are obstructions to air flow, remove them. If the corrugated fins [A] are deformed, carefully s ...

Other materials:

Battery Removal
Turn off the ignition switch. Remove the front seat (see Front Seat Removal in the Frame chapter). Slide the red cap [A]. Disconnect the negative (–) cable [B] and then positive (+) cable [C]. NOTICE Be sure to disconnect the negative (–) cable first. Remove the band [D] ...

Spring Preload Adjustment
To adjust the spring preload, turn the spring preload adjuster [A]. The standard adjuster setting is the 6 turns in from the fully counterclockwise position. WARNINGIf both adjusters are not adjusted equally, handling may be impaired and a hazardous condition may result. B ...

Thermostat Inspection
Remove the thermostat (see Thermostat Removal). Inspect the thermostat valve [A] at room temperature. If the valve is open, replace the thermostat with a new one. To check valve opening temperature, suspend the thermostat [A] in a container of water and raise the temperature of ...