Kawasaki STX-15F Jet Ski User Manual


 
EXHAUST SYSTEM 5-5
Exhaust M an ifold
Take out the exhaust manifold with the exhaust pipe from
the hull.
Disconnect the hose [A] from the exhaust pipe.
Exhaust Manifold Installation
NOTE
Unhook the rubber strap and remove the front exhaust
tube from the water box muffler for easier installation
of the exhaust manifold, and after connecting the water
box muffler to the exhaust pipe, hook the rubber strap
and install the tube.
Replace the exhaust manifold gasket [A] with a new one.
Install the exhaust manifold and the washers [B] and col-
lars [C] as shown.
Apply a non-permanent locking agent to the exhaust man-
ifold mounting bolts.
Tighten the exhaust manifold mounting nuts and bolts fol-
lowing the specified tightening sequence.
Torque - Exhaust Manifold Mounting Nuts: 25 N·m (2.5
kgf·m, 18 ft·lb)
Exhaust Manifold Mounting Bolts: 25 N·m (2.5
kgf·m, 18 ft·lb)
Apply a non-permanent locking agent to the exhaust pipe
mounting plate bolts and install the collars.
Tighten:
Torque - Exhaust Pipe Mounting Plate Bolts: 30 N·m (3.0
kgf·m, 22 ft·lb)
Connect the water box muffler to the exhaust pipe after
binding the two rings with the paper tape (see Exhaust
Pipe Installation).
If the water temperature sensor is removed, see water
temperature sensor removal/installation in Fuel System
chapter.
Check the hose routing and clamp screw position (see
Cable, Wire and Hose Routing in Appendix chapter).