Cylinder head cover removal, Cylinder head cover installation, Sealant – Kawasaki STX-15F User Manual

Page 190: Torque, Cylinder head cover

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6-12 ENGINE TOP END

Cylinder Head Cover

Cylinder Head Cover Removal

Remove:

Air Suction Valve Hoses [A]
Spark Plug Caps [B]
Breather Hoses [C]

Remove the cylinder head cover bolts [A] and take off the
cover [B].

Cylinder Head Cover Installation

Be sure to install the pins [A] and rubber gaskets [B].

Replace the head cover gasket with a new one if dam-
aged.

Apply silicone sealant [A] to the cylinder head cover gas-
ket as shown.

Sealant - Kawasaki Bond (Silicone Sealant): 56019-120

Install the washer with the metal side [A] faces upward.

Tighten:

Torque - Cylinder Head Cover Bolts [B]: 9.8 N·m (1.0 kgf·m,

87 in·lb)

Route the hoses correctly (see Appendix chapter).

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