NOTE
Be sure the battery is fully charged.

Main Harness [B] Subthrottle Valve Actuator [C]
Special Tool - Measuring Adapter: 57001-1700
Connect the peak voltage adapter [D] and a digital meter [E] to the measuring adapter leads.
Special Tool - Peak Voltage Adapter: 57001-1415 Type: KEK-54-9-B

Special Tool - Peak Voltage Adapter: 57001-1415 Type: KEK-54-9-B
Subthrottle Valve Actuator Input Voltage Connections to Adapter:
(I) Digital Meter (+) → R (actuator BK/O) lead Digital Meter (–) → Battery (–) terminal (II) Digital Meter (+) → BK (actuator G) lead Digital Meter (–) → Battery (–) terminal (III) Digital Meter (+) → W (actuator P/BL) lead Digital Meter (–) → Battery (–) terminal (IV) Digital Meter (+) → Y (actuator Y/BK) lead Digital Meter (–) → Battery (–) terminal
Input Voltage
Standard: About DC 8.5
10.5 V and
then 0 V or
About DC 8.5
10.5 V
If the reading is in specification, but the actuator does not operate, replace the throttle body assy.
If the reading is out of the specification, remove the ECU and check the wiring for continuity between main harness connector.
Special Tool - Hand Tester: 57001-1394
Disconnect the ECU and actuator connectors.

Wiring Continuity Inspection ECU Connector [A] ←→ Subthrottle Valve Actuator Connector [B] G lead (ECU terminal 15) [C] BK/O lead (ECU terminal 2) [D] P/BL lead (ECU terminal 14) [E] Y/BK lead (ECU terminal 1) [F]
If the wiring is good, check the ECU for its ground and power supply (see ECU Power Supply Inspection in the Fuel System (DFI) chapter).
If the ground and power supply are good, replace the ECU (see ECU Removal/Installation in the Fuel System (DFI) chapter).
Subthrottle Valve Actuator Circuit

1. ECU
2. Subthrottle Valve Actuator
Subthrottle Valve Actuator Resistance InspectionSpark Plug Condition Inspection
Remove the spark plugs (see Spark Plug Replacement in
the Periodic Maintenance chapter).
Visually inspect the spark plugs.
If the spark plug center electrode [A] and/or side electrode
[B] are corroded or damaged, or if the insulator [C]
is cracked, replace the plug.
If the spark plug is ...
Oil and/or Oil Filter Change
To change the engine oil and replace
oil filter, the engine oil drain bolt and
oil filter must be removed. The oil
change and oil filter replacement
should be done by an authorized
Kawasaki dealer.
A. Engine Oil Drain Bolt
A. Oil Filter
WARNINGEngine oil is a toxic s ...
Alternator Rotor Removal
Remove the alternator cover (see Alternator Cover Removal).
Clean off the oil from the outer circumference of the rotor.
Hold the alternator rotor steady with the rotor holder [A]
and suitable washer or plate [B].
Special Tools - Grip [C]: 57001-1591
Rotor Holder: 57001-1666
Flywheel P ...