Kawasaki Z1000 Motorcycle User Manual


 
3-100 FUEL SYSTEM (DFI)
Evaporative Emission Control System
Separator Operation Test
WARNING
Gasoline is extremely flammable and can be ex-
plosive under certain conditions. Turn the ignition
switch
OFF. Do not smoke. M ake sure the area is
well-ventilated and free from any source of flame
or sparks; this includes any appliance with a pilot
light
.
Conne
ct the hoses to the separator, and install the sepa-
rator on the motorcycle.
Disconnect the breather hose from the separator, and in-
ject
about 20 mL of gasoline [A] into the separator [B]
through the hose fitting.
Disconnect the evaporative fuel return hose [C] from the
fuel
tank [D].
Run the open end of the return hose into the container
and hold it level with the tank top [E].
Sta
rt the engine, and let it idle.
If the gasoline in the separator comes out of the hose, the
separator works well. If it does not, replace the separator
wi
th a new one.