Kawasaki STX-15F Jet Ski User Manual


 
STEERING 12-15
Steering
Torque the steering shaft locknut [A].
Torque - Steering Shaft Locknut: 49 59 N·m (5.0 6.0
kgf·m, 36 43 ft·lb)
Turning the steering shaft fully in left and right direction,
check whether the steering position sensor comes in con-
tact with the magnet.
Check the clearance [A] between the steering position
sensor [B] and the magnet [C] with feeler gauge.
Steering Position Sensor Clearance
Standard: 0.5 1.5 mm (0.02 0.06 in.)
If necessary, adjust the clearance by turning the steering
shaft nut.
Replace the cotter pin [A] with a new one.
NOTE
When inserting the cotter pin, if the slots in the locknut
do not align with the cotter pin hole in the steering shaft,
tighten the locknut clockwise [B] up to next alignment.
It should be within 30 degree.
Loosen once and tighten again when the slot goes past
the nearest hole.
Band the cotter pin over the nut.
Install the steering holder.
Apply a non-permanent locking agent to the steering
holder mounting bolts.
Torque - Steering H older Mounting Bolts: 20 N·m (2.0
kgf·m , 14.5 in·lb)
Install the steering neck [A] so that its arrow mark [B]
points toward the front.
Apply a non-permanent locking agent to the steering neck
mounting bolts.
Torque - Steering Neck Mounting Bolts: 16 N·m (1.6 kgf·m,
12 ft·lb)