Kawasaki STX-15F - Manual (Page 220)

7-6 ENGINE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
Engine Removal/Installation
Engine Damper Installation
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Install the shim(s) of the same number.
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Apply a non-permanent locking agent to the engine
damper mount bolts, and tighten them.
Torque - Engine Damper Mounting Bolts: 16 N·m (1.6
kgf·m, 12 ft·lb)
Engine Installation
•
Be sure there are no foreign objects and parts inside of
the hull.
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Clean the bilge filter (see Filter Cleaning and Inspection
in Cooling and Bilge Systems chapter).
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Check the coupling damper for wear damage (see Cou-
pling Damper Inspection in Engine Bottom End chapter).
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Install the inlet manifold (see Fuel System chapter).
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Apply a non-permanent locking agent to the engine
mounting bolts, and tighten them.
Torque - Engine Mounting Bolts: 36 N·m (3.7 kgf·m, 27 ft·lb)
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After installing the engine in the hull, check the following.
Throttle Cable
Fuel and Exhaust Leaks
WARNING
Do not run the engine in a closed area. Exhaust
gases contain carbon monoxide, a colorless, odor-
less, poisonous gas which can be lethal.
CAUTION
Do not run the engine without cooling water supply
for more than 15 seconds, especially in high revolu-
tionary speed or severe engine and exhaust system
damage will occur.