Kawasaki STX-15F Clean Air System, Air Suction Valve Removal, Air Suction Valve Installation

ENGINE TOP END 6-11

Clean Air System

Air Suction Valve Removal

•Remove:

Seat (see Hull/Engine Hood chapter)

Hoses [A]

•Remove:

Air Suction Valve Cover Bolts [A]

Air Suction Valve Covers [B]

Air Suction Valve Assembly [C]

Air Suction Valve Installation

•Install the valve assembly [A] so that its reeds [B] side faces inside and it’s opening [C] side faces inlet side.

•Install the air suction valve covers.

Torque - Air Suction Valve Cover Bolts: 9.8 N·m (1.0 kgf·m, 87 in·lb)

Air Suction Valve Check

•Refer to Air Suction Valve in the Periodic Maintenance chapter.

Clean Air System Hose Inspection

•Be certain that all the hoses are routed without being flat- tened or kinked, and are connected correctly to the air filter housing, throttle body and air suction valve covers.

If they are not, correct them. Replace them if they are damaged.