Kawasaki STX-15F - Manual (Page 175)

EXHAUST SYSTEM 5-7
Exhaust Pipe
Exhaust Pipe Removal
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Remove:
Exhaust Manifold with Exhaust Pipe (see Exhaust Man-
ifold Removal)
Exhaust Pipe Mounting Bolts [A]
Exhaust Pipe [B]
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Remove the joint tube [A] and the two rings.
Exhaust Pipe Installation
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Install the two rings [A] in the ring grooves of the exhaust
pipe.
If the two rings are damaged or warped, replace the rings.
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Bind the two rings [A] securely by putting the paper tape
[B] around the rings so that it is easy to insert the water
box muffler into the exhaust pipe. The paper tape can be
burned out soon after firing.
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Install the joint tube to the exhaust pipe.
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Replace the exhaust pipe gasket [A] with a new one as
shown.
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Install the exhaust pipe [B] to the exhaust manifold [C]
and tighten the bolts [D].
Torque - Exhaust Pipe Mounting Bolts: 30 N·m (3.0 kgf·m,
22 ft·lb)
[E] Water Pipe Joint
[F] 30°