Kawasaki STX-15F - Manual (Page 45)

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE 2-21
Periodic Maintenance Procedures
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Leave the engine idle for several minutes with the water
running.
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Turn off the water. Leave the engine idling.
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Rev the engine a few times to clear the water out of the
exhaust system.
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.
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Switch off the engine, remove the garden hose and the
adapter.
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Install the flushing cap securely.
Bilge System Flushing
To prevent clogging, the bilge system should be flushed
out according to the Periodic Maintenance Chart, or when-
ever you suspect it is blocked.
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Disconnect both bilge hoses [A] at the plastic breather
fitting [B].
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Connect the bilge filter hoses (from the hull bottom) to the
garden hoses, turn the water on, and flush it out for about
a minute. During this procedure, water will flow into the
engine compartment. Do not allow a large amount of wa-
ter to accumulate in the engine compartment. Remove
the drain screws in the stern to drain the engine compart-
ment.
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Connect the other hoses (from the hull bulkhead) to the
garden hose, turn the water on, and flush it out for several
minutes.
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Before reconnecting the hoses to the plastic breather fit-
ting make sure the small hole [A], on top of the breather
fitting is clear.
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Reconnect the bilge hoses.