Kawasaki ZX-10R Automobile User Manual


 
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE 2-21
Maintenance Procedure
Evaporative Emission Control System (California Model)
Evaporative Emission Control System Inspection
Inspect the canister as follows.
Remove the right upper inner fairing (see Upper Inner
Fairing Removal in the Frame chapter).
Remove the canister [A], and disconnect the hoses from
the canister.
Visually inspect the canister for cracks or other damage.
If the canister has any cracks or bad damage, replace it
with a new one.
NOTE
The canister is designed to work well through the motor-
cycle’s life without any maintenance if it i s used under
normal conditions.
Check the liquid/vapor separator as follows.
Remove the right middle fairing (see Middle Fairing Re-
moval in the Frame c hapter).
Disconnect the hoses from the separator, and remove the
separator [A] from the motorcycle right side.
Visually inspect the separator for cracks and other dam-
age.
If the separator has any cracks or damage, replace it with
a new one.
To prevent the gasoline from flowing into or out of the
canister, hold the separator perpendicular to the ground.
Check the hoses of the evaporative emission control sys-
tem as follows.
Check that the hoses are securely connected and clips
are in position.
Replace any kinked, deteriorated or damaged hoses.
Route the hoses according to C able, Wire, and Hose
Routing section in the Appendix chapter.
When installing the hoses, avoid sharp bending, kinking,
flattening or twisting, and route the hoses with a minimum
of bending so that the emission flow will not be obstructed.
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