Kawasaki STX-15F service manual Detailed Procedures after Submerging

COOLING AND BILGE SYSTEMS 9-13

After Submerging

Detailed Procedures after Submerging

1.Remove the seat (see Hull/Engine Hood chapter).

2.Remove the drain screws in the stern to drain water out of the engine compartment.

3.Remove the front storage pocket (see Hull/Engine Hood chapter).

4.Disconnect both two connectors [A] on the primary ignition leads located near the ignition coil.

5.Pull and remove all the spark plug caps.

6.Remove all spark plugs. (see Spark Plug Cleaning and Inspection in Periodic Maintenance chapter)

7.Turn the ignition switch on, push the lanyard key un- der the stop button, and push the start button.

8.If there is any water in the engine, it will be pumped out of the spark plug holes [A]. Do not operate the starter for longer than 5 seconds. Wait 15 seconds before using it again. Be sure that all the water is out of the engine.

WARNING

Do not lean over the engine when performing this procedure. A water and gasoline mixture will be forcibly ejected from the spark plug holes and could get into your eyes. If you do get some in your eyes, wash your eyes immediately with liberal amounts of clean, fresh water. Consult a physician as soon as possible.

9.Remove the rear storage pocket, and check the air filter [A] for water inside with its drain caps [B].

10.If you see water in the caps, remove both caps and discharge the water. Be sure to have a rag or cloth underneath for possible oily water. And proceed to the next procedure (No.11).

NOTE

○If you see water in the caps, there is a great possibility that water has entered the inlet manifold. If there is no water in the caps, then proceed to No.12.

11.Remove the drain plug [A] of the inlet manifold [B] and discharge water, if any, into a rag or cloth. (If you do not see water in the caps for the air filter mentioned above, omit this procedure and proceed to the next procedure, No.12).

12.Spray the spark plugs clean and install them with their plug caps.