Kawasaki STX-15F Jet Ski User Manual


 
7-6 ENGINE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
Engine Removal/Installation
Engine Damper In stallation
Install the shim(s) of the same number.
Apply a non-permanent locking agent to the engine
damper mount bolts, and tighten them.
Torque - Engine Damper Mounting Bolts: 16 N·m (1.6
kgf·m, 12 ft·lb)
Engine Installation
Be sure there are no foreign objects and parts inside of
the hull.
Clean the bilge filter (see Filter Cleaning and Inspection
in Cooling and Bilge Systems chapter).
Check the coupling damper for wear damage (see Cou-
pling Damper Inspection in Engine Bottom End chapter).
Install the inlet manifold (see Fuel System chapter).
Apply a non-permanent locking agent to the engine
mounting bolts, and tighten them.
Torque - Engine Mounting Bolts: 36 N·m (3.7 kgf·m, 27 ft·lb)
After installing the engine in the hull, check the following.
Throttle Cable
Fuel and Exhaust Leaks
WARNING
Do not run the engine in a closed area. Exhaust
gases contain carbon monoxide, a colorless, odor-
less, poisonous gas which can be lethal.
CAUTION
Do not run the engine without cooling water supply
for more than 15 seconds, especially in high revolu-
tionary speed or severe engine and exhaust system
damage will occur.