Kawasaki J300 - Service manual > Throttle Grip and Cables
Throttle Grip Free Play Inspection
- Refer to the Throttle Control System Inspection in the Periodic Maintenance chapter.
Throttle Grip Free Play Adjustment
- Refer to the Throttle Control System Inspection in the Periodic Maintenance chapter.
Throttle Cable Removal
- Remove:
Front Fairing (see Front Fairing Removal in the Frame chapter)
Left Side Fairing (see Side Fairing Removal in the Frame chapter)
Upper Handlebar Cover (see Handlebar Cover Removal in the Frame chapter) - Loosen the throttle cable by the adjuster (see Throttle Control System Inspection in the Periodic Maintenance chapter).
- Remove the throttle cable lower ends from the throttle pulley (see Throttle Body Assy Removal).
- Remove:
Right Switch Housing Screws
Hazard Switch Screw [A] and Hazard Switch
Right Switch Housing
- Remove the throttle cable upper ends [A] from the throttle grip.
Throttle Cable Installation
- Apply grease to the upper and lower ends of the throttle cable.
- Install the upper ends [A] of the throttle cable to the throttle grip,
and install the right switch housing.
- When installing the right handlebar switch housing, fit the projection [B] to the hole [C].
- Install the hazard switch and tighten its screw.
- Install the throttle cable in accordance with the Cable, Wire, and Hose Routing section in the Appendix chapter.
- Install the lower ends of the throttle cable to the throttle pulley (see Throttle Body Assy Installation).
- Install the removed parts (see appropriate chapters).
WARNING Operation with incorrectly routed or improperly adjusted cables could result in an unsafe riding condition.
Be sure the cables are routed correctly and properly adjusted.
Cable Lubrication
- Refer to the Chassis Parts Lubrication in the Periodic Maintenance chapter.
See also:
Kawasaki J300 - Service manual > Fuel Pump
Fuel Pump 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.
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.
