Motorcycle carburetor repair Kawasaki ZX-6R/ZX-600-J (2000-2002)

Idle speed — inspection
Start the engine and warm it up thoroughly. With the engine idling, turn the handlebar to both sides. ★ If handlebar movement changes the idle speed, the throttle cables may be improperly adjusted or incorrectly routed, or damaged. Be sure to...

Idle speed — adjustment
Start the engine and warm it up thoroughly. Turn the adjusting screw [A] until the idle speed is correct. Open and close the throttle a few times to make sure that the idle speed is within the specified range. Readjust if necessary.

Synchronization — inspection
Start the engine and warm it up thoroughly. Check idle speed (see Idle Speed Inspection). Remove the fuel tank and air cleaner housing (see Fuel Tank Removal and Air Cleaner Housing Removal). Supply fuel to the carburetors with an auxiliary fuel...

Synchronization — adjustment
Turn the adjusting screw to synchronize the carburetors. Apply grease to the tip of the adjusting screw threads. O First synchronize the left two and then the right two carburetors by means of the left and right adjusting screws [A, C]. Then...

Service fuel level — inspection
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...

Service fuel level — adjustment
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...

Fuel system cleanliness — inspection
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...

Carburetor — removal
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...

Carburetor — installation
Route the cables, harness, and hoses correctly (see General Information chapter). Tighten the clamps for the carburetor holders at the position in the figure. Warning! Be sure to install the holder clamp screws in the direction shown. Or, the screws...

Carburetor — disassembly
Remove the carburetors. 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...

Carburetor — assembly
Turn in the pilot screw [A] fully but not tightly, and then back it out the same number of turns counted during disassembly. For the US model, install the pilot screw plug as follows: install a new plug [B] in the pilot screw hole of the carburetor...

Carburetor — joining
The center lines of the carburetor bores must be parallel both horizontally and vertically. If they are not, loosen the mounting screws and align the carburetors on a flat surface. Retighten the mounting screws. After installing the choke mechanism,...

Carburetor — cleaning
Warning! Clean the carburetors in a well-ventilated area, and take care that there is no sparks or flame anywhere near the working area; this includes any appliance with a pilot light. Because of the danger of highly flammable liquids, do not use...

Carburetor — inspection
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...

Coolant filter — cleaning
Before winter season starts, clean the filter of carburetor system. Remove the fuel tank (see Fuel Tank Removal). Drain the coolant (see Cooling System chapter). Remove the filter [A] from the cooling hoses [B] of carburetor system. Blow off dirt...

Coolant valve — inspection
Drain the coolant (see Cooling System chapter). Remove the coolant valve on the engine left side. Inspect the coolant valve [A] at room temperature. ★ It the valve is closed, replace the valve with a new one. To check valve opening just blow through...