Kawasaki STX-15F Before Servicing, Kawasaki Diagnostic System KDS Software, Adjustments

GENERAL INFORMATION 1-3

Before Servicing

Before starting to perform an inspection service or carry out a disassembly and reassembly oper- ation on watercraft, read the precautions given below. To facilitate actual operations, notes, illustra- tions, photographs, cautions, and detailed descriptions have been included in each chapter wherever necessary. This section explains the items that require particular attention during the removal and reinstallation or disassembly and reassembly of general parts.

Especially note the following:

Kawasaki Diagnostic System (KDS) Software

KDS software version 2.2 that runs on Windows personal computer (PC) will be available as a di- agnostic tool for watercraft with Kawasaki DFI system.

You need the following items to use the KDS.

Item	P/No.
KDS Software Version 2.2 (CD-ROM)	57001-1503
Signal Converter	57001-1504
Communication Cable and Cable Adapter	57001-1470
Relay Cable	57001-1535

The connectors for the communication cable and relay cable are located in the front of the battery. Connect the communication cable to the KDS connector (4-pin) [A] and the relay cable between the relay assembly [B] connectors (8-pin) [C].

Adjustments

Adjustments shall be made in accordance with the Periodic Maintenance Chart or whenever trou- bleshooting or presence of symptoms indicate that adjustments may be required. Whenever running of the engine is required during maintenance it is best to have the watercraft in water.

CAUTION

Do not run the engine without cooling water supply for more than 15 seconds, especially in high revolutionary speed or severe engine and exhaust system damage will occur.

Auxiliary Cooling

An auxiliary cooling supply may be used if the watercraft cannot be operated in water during adjust- ments. If possible, always operate the watercraft in water rather than use an auxiliary cooling supply.