2022 Kawasaki NINJA 400 Throttle Control System Owner’s Manual

2022 Kawasaki NINJA 400 Throttle Control System

Throttle Control System

Throttle Grip

Throttle Grip Free Play Inspection

• Check that the throttle grip moves smoothly from full open to close,  and the throttle closes quickly and completely by the return spring in all steering positions.
• If the throttle grip does not returnproperly, have the throttle control system checked by an authorized Kawasaki dealer.
• Check the throttle grip free play by turning back and forth.

A. Throttle Grip
B. Throttle Grip Free Play

Throttle Grip Free Play
2 – 3 mm (0.08 0.12 in.)
• If there is improper play, adjust it.

Throttle Grip Free Play Adjustment

• Loosen the locknut, and turn the adjuster until the proper amount of throttle grip play is obtained.
• Tighten the locknut.

A. Locknut
B. Adjuster
C. Throttle Cable (Accelerator Cable)

• If the throttle cables cannot be adjusted with the adjuster at the upper end of the throttle cable, further adjustment of the throttle cables should be done by an authorized Kawasaki dealer.
• With the engine idling, turn the handlebars to each side. If handlebars movement changes the idle speed, the throttle cables may be improperly adjusted or incorrectly routed, or they may be damaged. Be sure to correct any of these conditions before idling.

WARNING
Operation with improperly adjusted, incorrectly routed, ordamaged cables could result inan unsafe riding condition. Be sure the control cables are adjusted and routed correctly, and are free from damage.