Kawasaki STX-15F service manual General Information

1-4 GENERAL INFORMATION

Before Servicing

•Obtain a standard garden hose [A] and a garden hose adapter [B] as shown.

C:Garden Hose Fitting of Adapter

D:Flushing Fitting of Adapter

E:Thread: Rp 3/4

○Optional part (P/No. 92005-3746) is available as a garden hose adapter.

•Open the front storage compartment cover.

•Remove the flushing cap [A] on the brim of the storage compartment.

•Screw[B]. a garden hose adapter [A] onto the flushing fitting

•Attach a garden hose [C] to a garden hose adapter and secure the hose clamp [D].

•Attach the garden hose to a faucet. Do not turn on the water until the engine is running and turn it off immediately when the engine stops. The engine requires 2.4 L/min (2.5 qts/min) at 1 800 rpm and 7.0 L/min (7.4 qts/min) at 6 000 rpm.

CAUTION

Insufficient cooling supply will cause the engine and/or exhaust system to overheat and severe damage will occur. Excessive cooling supply may kill the engine and flood the cylin- ders, causing hydraulic lock. Hydraulic lock will cause severe damage to the engine. If the engine dies while using an auxiliary cooling supply, the water must be shut off immediately.

CAUTION

Always turn the boat on its left side. Rolling to the right side can cause water in the exhaust system to run into the engine, with possible engine damage.