Kawasaki STX-15F Jet Ski User Manual


 
6-16 ENGINE TOP END
Camshaft, Camshaft Chain
Remove the spark plugs.
Using the shaft wrench [A], turn the crankshaft counter-
clockwise [B] and set the crankshaft at #1, 4 piston TDC
(see Piston TDC Finding).
Special Tool - Shaft Wrench: 57001-1551
Pull the tension side (exhaust side) of the chain taut to
install the chain.
Engage the camshaft chain with the camshaft sprockets
so that the timing marks on the sprockets are positioned
as shown.
The timing marks must be aligned with the cylinder head
upper surface [A].
EX mark [B]
#1 Pin [C]
#2 Pin [D]
IN mark [E]
#31 Pin [F]
Install the camshaft cap [A] and upper camshaft chain
guide [B]. While pushing the camshaft chain, tighten all
camshaft bolts and chain guide bolts.
Install the longer (white) bolts to the #10 and #14 position
shown by triangle marks.
First tighten the all camshaft cap and chain guide bolts
evenly to seat the camshaft in place, then tighten all bolts
following the specified tightening sequence.
Torque - Camshaft Cap Bolts: 12 N·m (1.2 kgf·m, 104 in·lb)
Upper Camshaft Chain Guide Bolts: 1 2 N·m (1.2
kgf·m, 104 in·lb)
Tighten the camshaft chain tensioner (see Camshaft
Chain Tensioner installation).
Turn the crankshaft counterclockwise two turns.
Install the cylinder head cover (see Cylinder Head Cover
installation).
Piston TDC Finding
This job can be done when the engine is on the hull and
during camshaft installation.
Prepare a suitable wire for pointer.
Using the coupler cover bolt [A], hold the wire pointer [B].