Kawasaki J300 - Service manual > Air Cleaner
Air Cleaner Element Removal
- Refer to the Air Cleaner Element Replacement in the Periodic Maintenance chapter.
Air Cleaner Element Installation
- Refer to the Air Cleaner Element Replacement in the Periodic Maintenance chapter.
Air Cleaner Element Inspection
- Remove the air cleaner element (see Air Cleaner Element Replacement in the Periodic Maintenance chapter).
- Visually check the element [A] for tears or breaks.
If the element has any tears or breaks, replace the element.
Engine Breather Box Oil Draining
A drain hose is connected to the bottom of the engine breather box on the air cleaner box to drain the oil accumulated.
- Visually check the drain hose [A], if the oil accumulates in the drain
hose.
If any oil accumulates in the drain hose, remove the plug [B] and drain it.
WARNING Oil on tires will make them slippery and can cause an accident and injury. Be sure to reinstall the plug in the drain hose after draining.
Air Cleaner Box Removal
- Remove:
Storage Box (see Storage Box Removal in the Frame chapter) - Open the clamp and disconnect the breather hose [A].
- Loosen the clamp screw [B].
- Remove the bolts [A].
- Remove the bolts [A].
- Open the clamp and disconnect the breather hose [A].
- Remove the air cleaner box [B].
Air Cleaner Box Installation
- Installation is the reverse of removal.
See also:
Kawasaki J300 - Service manual > Throttle Body Assy
Idle Speed Inspection Refer to the Idle Speed Inspection in the Periodic Maintenance chapter. Throttle Bore Cleaning Check the throttle bore for cleanliness as follows. Remove the throttle body assy (see Throttle Body Assy Removal). Check the throttle valve [A] and throttle bore [B] for carbon deposit by opening the throttle valve.
Kawasaki J300 - Service manual > Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Removal WARNING Gasoline is extremely flammable and can be explosive under certain conditions, creating the potential for serious burns. 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. Disconnect the battery (-) terminal. To avoid fuel spills, draw it from the tank when the engine is cold. Be prepared for fuel spillage; any spilled fuel must be completely wiped up immediately. Open the fuel tank cap. Draw the fuel out from the fuel tank with a commercially available pump. Use a soft plastic hose [A] as a pump intake hose in order to insert the hose smoothly. Put the hose through the fill opening [B] into the tank and draw the fuel out.
