Kawasaki STX-15F Jet Ski User Manual


 
2-14 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
Periodic Maintenance Procedures
Depending on the atmospheric temperature of your riding
area, the engine oil viscosity should be changed accord-
ing to the chart shown.
Install the filler cap.
Torque - Oil Filler Cap: 1.0 N·m (0.10 kgf·m, 8.7 in·lb)
Check the oil level (see Engine Lubrication System chap-
ter).
Oil Filter Replace
Remove:
Seat (see Hull/Engine Hood chapter)
Drain the engine oil (see Engine Oil Change).
Place a reg or cloth under the oil filter to receive the re-
maining oil.
Remove the oil filter [A] with the oil filter wrench [B].
Special Tool - Oil Filter Wrench: 57001-1249
Replace the filter with a new one.
Apply engine oil to the gasket [A] before installation.
Tighten the filter with the oil filter wrench.
Torque - Oil Filter: 18 N·m (1.8 k gf·m, 13 ft·lb)
Pour in the specified type and amount of oil (see Engine
Oil Change).