Kawasaki STX-15F Jet Ski User Manual


 
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE 2-21
Periodic Maintenance Procedures
Leave the engine idle for several minutes with the water
running.
Turn off the water. Leave the engine idling.
Rev the engine a few times to clear the water out of the
exhaust system.
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.
Switch off the engine, remove the garden hose and the
adapter.
Install the flushing cap securely.
Bilge System Flushing
To prevent clogging, the bilge system should be flushed
out according to the Periodic Maintenance Chart, or when-
ever you suspect it is blocked.
Disconnect both bilge hoses [A] at the plastic breather
fitting [B].
Connect the bilge filter hoses (from the hull bottom) to the
garden hoses, turn the water on, and flush it out for about
a minute. During this procedure, water will flow into the
engine compartment. Do not allow a large amount of wa-
ter to accumulate in the engine compartment. Remove
the drain screws in the stern to drain the engine compart-
ment.
Connect the other hoses (from the hull bulkhead) to the
garden hose, turn the water on, and flush it out for several
minutes.
Before reconnecting the hoses to the plastic breather fit-
ting make sure the s mall hole [A], on top of the breather
fitting is clear.
Reconnect the bilge hoses.