Kawasaki STX-15F - Manual (Page 163)

ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM 4-19
Oil Pump Sprocket, Oil Pump and Oil Pressure Relief Valve
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Install:
Oil Pump Sprocket (see Oil Pump Sprocket Installation)
Oil Pan (see Oil Pan Installation)
Oil Pump Inspection
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Remove the oil pump parts.
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Visually inspect the oil pump outer, inner rotors and cover.
If there is any damage or uneven wear, replace the rotors
and cover.
Oil Screen Removal
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Remove:
Engine (see Engine Removal/Installation chapter)
Oil Pan (see Oil Pan Removal)
Oil Screen Bolts [A]
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Pull out the soil screen [B] to the coupling side.
Oil Screen Installation
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Clean the oil screen [A] with high-flash point solvent and
remove any particles stuck to it.
WARNING
Clean the screen in a well-ventilated area, and take
care that there is no spark or flame anywhere near
the working area. Because of the danger of highly
flammable liquids, do not use gasoline or low-flash
point solvents.
NOTE
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While cleaning the screen, check for any metal particles
that might indicate internal engine damage.
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Apply grease to the O-ring [A].
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Install the oil screen [B].
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Tighten:
Torque - Oil Screen Bolts [C]: 7.8 N·m (0.80 kgf·m, 69 in·lb)
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Install:
Oil Pan (see Oil Pan Installation)