Kawasaki STX-15F Jet Ski User Manual


 
ENGINE BOTTOM END 8-19
Crankshaft and Connecting Rods
Install the crankshaft with the oil pump sprocket chain [A]
and camshaft chain [B] hanging on them.
Fit the oil seal [A] into the groove [B] of the crankcase.
Assemble the crankcase (see Crankcase Assembly).
Connecting Rod Re moval
Split the crankcase (see Crankcase Splitting).
Remove the connecting rod nuts [A].
Remove the crankshaft.
NOTE
Mark and record the locations of the connecting rods
and their big end caps so that they can be reassembled
in their original positions.
Remove the connecting rods from the crankshaft.
Connecting Rod I nstallation
WARNING
Clean the crankshaft, bolts, nuts, and connecting
rods in a well-ventilated area, and take care that
there is no spark or flame anywhere near the work-
ing area. This includes any appliance with a pilot
light. Because of the danger of highly flammable
liquids, do not use gasoline or low-flash point sol-
vents to clean them.
After removing the connecting rods from the crankshaft,
clean them with high-flash point solvent.
Blow the crankshaft oil passages with compressed air to
remove any foreign particles or residue that may have
accumulated in the passages.