20 OPERATING
MIL (Malfunction Indicator Light)
The equipment has a MIL to indicate malfunction
of the EFI system.
When the ECU of the engine detects the EFI sys-
tem trouble, MIL illuminates.
If the MIL illuminates, consult an authorized Ka-
wasaki engine dealer or equally qualified service fa-
cility.
Reduced Power Mode (Engine speed
reduced to low idle)
When the ECU detects conditions of the engine
as stated below, the ECU reduces the engine speed
to low idle (Reduced Power Mode).
If the engine enters the reduced power mode, stop
the engine as soon as safely possible and refer to
the troubleshooting guide at the end of this book
Service an engine that has entered reduced
power mode as soon as possible. Operating in re-
duced power mode for extended periods of time can
cause engine failure.
Causes of Reduced Power Mode
•
Overheat of the engine (MIL on)
•
Oil pressure is low (if the oil switch is equipped/-
MIL off, Oil lamp on)
•
Throttle valve control malfunction (internal ECU
malfunction/MIL on)
•
Throttle position sensor malfunction (internal
Throttle body malfunction/MIL on)
•
Hand throttle input sensor malfunction (MIL on)