Kawasaki ZX-10R Automobile User Manual


 
FUEL SYSTEM (DFI) 3-113
Fuel Line
Start the engine, and let it idle.
Measure the fuel pressure with the engine idling.
Fuel Pressure (idling)
Standard: 304 kPa (3.1 kgf/cm², 44 psi)
NOTE
The gauge hand will fluctuate. Read the pressure at the
average of the maximum and minimum indications.
If the fuel pressure is much higher than the specified, re-
place the fuel pump (see Fuel Pump section).
If the fuel pressure is much lower than specified, check
the following.
Fuel Line Leakage
Amount of Fuel Flow (see Fuel Flow Rate Inspection)
If the fuel pressure is much lower than specified, and if
inspection above checks out good, replace the throttle
body assy, or the fuel pump and measure the fuel pres-
sure again (see appropriate sections).
Remove the fuel pressure gauge, hoses and adapter.
Install:
Fuel Hose (see Fuel Hose Replacement in the Periodic
Maintenance chapter)
Fuel Tank (see Fuel Tank Installation)
Fuel Flow Rate Inspection
NOTE
Be sure the battery is fully charged.
WARNING
Gasoline is extremely flammable and can be explo-
sive under certain conditions. Make sure the area
is well-ventilated and free from any source of flame
or sparks; this includes any appliance with a pilot
light. Do not smoke. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
Be prepared for fuel spillage; any spilled fuel must
be completely wiped up immediately.
Turn the ignition switch and engine stop switch OFF.
Wait until the engine cools down.
Prepare a fuel hose (Special Tool: 57001-1607) and a
measuring cylinder.
Special Tool - Fuel Hose: 57001-1607
Remove:
Front Seat (see Front Seat Removal in the Frame chap-
ter)
Steering Damper (see Steering Damper Removal in the
Steering chapter)
Fuel Tank Bolts [A]
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