Kawasaki STX-15F - Manual (Page 178)

5-10 EXHAUST SYSTEM
Water Box Muffler
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Be sure the dampers [A] on the left side water box muffler
[B] are in place.
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Make sure the two rings [A] are installed to the correct
position.
If the rings are damaged or warped, replace the rings with
new ones.
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Bind the two rings [A] by putting the paper tape [B] around
the rings. 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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Install the left water box muffler to the exhaust pipe.
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Tighten the clamp securing the front exhaust tube, noting
its screw position, and check the hose routing and clamp
screw position (see Cable, Wire and Hose Routing in Ap-
pendix chapter).
Water Box Muffler Inspection
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Remove the left water box muffler.
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Empty water out of the water box.
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Check the inlet spigot for damage caused by excessive
heat.
If there is heat damage to the inlet spigot, check the cool-
ing system for blockage (see Cooling System Cleaning
and Inspection) and the fuel system for proper adjustment
(see Fuel System chapter).