Kawasaki STX-15F Jet Ski User Manual


 
1-4 GENERAL INFORMATION
Before Servicing
Obtain a standard garden hose [A] and a garden hose
adapter [B] as shown.
C: Garden Hose Fitting of Adapter
D: Flushing Fitting of A dapter
E: Thread: Rp 3/4
Optional part (P/No. 92005-3746) is available as a garden
hose adapter.
Open the front storage compartment cover.
Remove the flushing cap [A] on the brim of the storage
compartment.
Screw a garden hose adapter [A] onto the flushing fitting
[B].
Attach a garden hose [C] to a garden hose adapter and
secure the hose clamp [D].
Attach the garden hose to a faucet. Do not turn on the water until the engine is running and turn it
off immediately when the engine stops. The engine requires 2.4 L/min (2.5 qts/min) at 1 800 rpm
and 7.0 L/min (7.4 qts/min) at 6 000 rpm.
CAUTION
Insufficient cooling supply will cause the engine and/or exhaust system to overheat and
severe damage will occur. Excessive cooling supply may kill the engine and flood the cylin-
ders, causing hydraulic lock. Hydraulic lock will cause severe damage to the engine. If the
engine dies while using an auxiliary cooling supply, the water must be shut off immediately.
CAUTION
Always turn the boat on its left side. Rolling to the right side can cause water in the exhaust
system to run into the engine, with possible engine damage.