Kawasaki STX-15F - Manual (Page 26)

2-2 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
Periodic Maintenance Chart
The scheduled maintenance must be done in accordance with this chart to keep the watercraft in
good running condition. The initial maintenance is vitally important and must not be neglected.
Frequency
Description
Initial 10
Hours
Every 25
Hours
Every 50
Hours
Every 100
Hours
Refer-
ence
Inspect throttle control system (e)
•
2-10
Inspect/clean air filter drain caps
•
2-10
Inspect/clean air filter
•
(or every
year)
2-11
Inspect fuel vent check valve
•
2-11
Clean fuel pump screen (e)
•
2-12
Inspect throttle shaft spring (replace
throttle body if necessary) (e) •
2-12
Replace engine oil
•
(or every
year)
2-12
Replace engine oil filter
•
2-14
Check air suction valve
•
2-15
Inspect/adjust valve clearance (e)
•
2-15
Inspect/tighten engine mounting bolts
•
(or every
year)
2-19
Inspect/replace coupling damper
•
2-19
Flush cooling system (after each use in
salt water) •
2-19
Flush bilge line and filter
•
2-21
Inspect impeller blades for damage
(remove) •
2-22
Inspect steering cable/shift cable
•
2-22
Lubricate handlebar pivot (disassemble)
•
2-22
Inspect hull drain screws (replace if
necessary) •
2-23
Inspect battery charging condition
•
2-23
Inspect battery terminals
•
2-23
Clean and gap spark plugs (replace if
necessary) (e) •
2-24
Lubricate throttle cable fitting at throttle
body •
2-24
Lubricate throttle cable and throttle fitting
at throttle case •
2-24
Lubricate steering cable/shift cable ball
joints and steering nozzle/reverse bucket
pivots
•
2-24
Check all hoses, hose clamps, nuts,
bolts, and fasteners • •
2-27
(e): Emission Related Items