Air Switching Valve Operation Test
- Refer to the Air Suction System Damage Inspection in the Periodic Maintenance chapter.
Air Switching Valve Unit Test
- Remove the air switching valve (See Air Switching Valve Removal in the Engine Top End chapter).
- Set the hand tester [A] to the x Q range and connect it to the air switching valve terminals as shown.
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Special Tool - Hand Tester: 57001-1394
Air Switching Valve Resistance
Standard: 18-22 Ω at 20°C (68°F)
If the resistance reading is except the specified value, replace it with a new one.
- Connect the 12 V battery [A] to the air switching valve terminals as shown.
![](https://motoinstruction.ru/img/kawasaki/23/129221.jpg)
- Blow the air to the inlet air duct [A], and make sure does not flow the blown air from the outlet air duct [B].
![](https://motoinstruction.ru/img/kawasaki/23/129222.jpg)
- Disconnect the 12 V battery.
- Blow the air to the inlet air duct [A], and make sure does not flow the blown air from the outlet air duct [B].
If the air switching value does not operate as described, replace it with a new one.
Note: To check air flow through the air switching valve, just blow through the air cleaner hose (inlet side) [C].
![](https://motoinstruction.ru/img/kawasaki/23/129223.jpg)