Kawasaki Z1000SX - Service manual > Evaporative Emission Control System (CAL and SEA-B1 Models)

The Evaporative Emission Control System routes fuel vapors from the fuel system into the running engine or stores the vapors in a canister when the engine is stopped. Although no adjustments are required, a thorough visual inspection must be made at the intervals specified by the Periodic Maintenance Chart.

Parts Removal/Installation

WARNING Gasoline is extremely flammable and can be explosive under certain conditions. Turn the ignition switch OFF. Do not smoke. Make sure the area is well-ventilated and free from any source of flame or sparks; this includes any appliance with a pilot light.

NOTICE If gasoline, solvent, water or any other liquid enters the canister, the canister's vapor absorbing capacity is greatly reduced. If the canister does become contaminated, 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.
• Connect the hoses according to the diagram of the system (see Cable, Wire, and Hose Routing section in the Appendix chapter). Make sure they do not get pinched or kinked.

Hose Inspection

• Refer to the Evaporative Emission Control System Inspection in the Periodic Maintenance chapter.

Separator Inspection

• Refer to the Evaporative Emission Control System Inspection in the Periodic Maintenance chapter.

Separator Operation Test

WARNING Gasoline is extremely flammable and can be explosive under certain conditions. Turn the ignition switch OFF. Do not smoke. Make sure the area is well-ventilated and free from any source of flame or sparks; this includes any appliance with a pilot light.

• Connect the hoses to the separator, and install the separator on the motorcycle.
• Disconnect the breather hose from the separator, and inject about 20 mL (0.68 US oz.) of gasoline [A] into the separator [B] through the hose fitting.
• Disconnect the fuel return hose [C] from the fuel tank [D].
• Run the open end of the return hose into the container and hold it level with the tank top [E].
• Start the engine, and let it idle.

  If the gasoline in the separator comes out of the hose, the separator works well. If it does not, replace the separator with a new one.

Canister Inspection

• Refer to the Evaporative Emission Control System (CAL and SEA-B1 Models) Inspection in the Periodic Maintenance chapter.

1. Fuel Tank
2. Green Hose (Purge)
3. Clamps
4. White Hose (Vacuum)
5. Blue Hose (Breather)
6. Canister
7. Blue Hose (Breather)
8. Separator
9. Damper (for Separator)
10. Bracket (for Separator)
11. Red Hose (Return)

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