Kawasaki STX-15F - Manual (Page 353)

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 14-27
Electric Starter System
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Set ohmmeter to R × 1 Ω range.
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Connect meter leads to starter relay as shown.
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Activate starter relay switch by connecting a 12 V battery
as shown.
If the starter relay switch clicks and the ohmmeter indi-
cates zero resistance, the starter relay switch is good.
If the meter indicates high or infinite (∞) resistance, the
starter relay switch is defective and must be replaced.
Starter Motor Removal
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Remove:
Seat (see Hull/Engine Hood chapter)
Inlet Manifold (see Fuel System chapter)
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Side out the rubber caps [A] and remove the terminal nuts.
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Remove the mounting bolts [A].
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Pull out the starter motor [B].
Starter Motor Installation
CAUTION
Do not tap the starter motor shaft or body. Tapping
the shaft or body could damage the motor.
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When installing the starter motor, clean the starter mo-
tor legs [A] and crankcase [B] where the starter motor is
grounded.
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Apply grease to the O-rings [A].
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Install the starter motor and tighten the mounting bolts.
Torque - Starter Motor Mounting Bolts: 8.8 N·m (0.90 kgf·m,
78 in·lb)