Kawasaki ZX-10R Automobile User Manual


 
3-138 FUEL SYSTEM (DFI)
Fuel Tank
Insert the fuel hose joint [A] straight onto the delivery pipe
until the hose joint clicks.
Push [B] the joint lock [C] until the hose joint clicks.
Push and pull [A] the hose joint [B] back and forth more
than two times and make sure it is locked and doesn’t
come off.
WARNING
Make sure the hose joint is installed correctly on the
delivery pipe by sliding the joint, or the fuel could
leak.
If it comes off, reinstall the hose joint.
Connect the fuel pump lead connector and the battery (–)
terminal (see Battery Installation in the Electrical System
chapter).
Fuel Tank and Cap Insp ection
Visually inspect the gasket [A] on the tank cap for any
damage.
Replace the gasket if it is damaged.
Check to see if the water drain pipe [B] and fuel breather
pipe [C] (California Model) i n the tank are not clogged.
Check the tank cap breather also.
If they are clogged, remove the tank and drain it, and then
blow the breather free with compressed air.
CAUTION
Do not apply compressed air to the air vent holes
[D] in the tank cap. This could cause damage and
clogging of the labyrinth in the cap.
Fuel Tank Cleaning
WARNING
Clean the tank in a well-ventilated area, and take
care that there are no sparks or flame anywhere
near the working area. Because of the danger or
highly flammable liquids, do not use gasoline or
low-flash point solvents to clean the tank.
Remove:
Fuel Tank (see Fuel Tank Removal)
Fuel Pump (see Fuel Pump Removal)
Pour some high-flash point solvent into the fuel tank and
shake the tank to remove dirt and fuel deposits.
Draw the solvent out of the fuel tank.
Dry the tank with compressed air.
Install:
Fuel Pump (see Fuel Pump Installation)
Fuel Tank (see Fuel Tank Installation)
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