Kawasaki Z1000 Motorcycle User Manual


 
FUEL SYSTEM (DFI) 3-23
Troubleshooting the DFI System
Poor running choke lever pulled out fully (push it in fully)
at low speed very low choke speed (adjust choke cable)
very low idle speed, very high idle speed, rough idle speed
battery voltage is low (charge the battery)
spark plug loose (tighten it)
spark plug dirty, broken, or gap maladjusted (remedy it)
b ackfiring
a f terfiring
hesitation when acceleration
engine oil viscosity too high
brake dragging
engine overheating
clutch slipping
other
Poor running choke lever pulled out fully (push it in fully)
or no power spark plug loose (tighten it)
at high speed spark plug dirty, broken, or gap maladjusted (remedy it)
spark plug incorrect (replace it)
knocking (fuel poor quality or incorrect, use high-octane gasoline)
brake dragging
clutch slipping
engine overheating
engine oil level too high
engine oil viscosity too high
other