Kawasaki STX-15F service manual Periodic Maintenance Chart

2-2 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE

Periodic Maintenance Chart

The scheduled maintenance must be done in accordance with this chart to keep the watercraft in good running condition. The initial maintenance is vitally important and must not be neglected.

Frequency	Initial 10	Every 25	Every 50	Every 100	Refer-
Description	Hours	Hours	Hours	Hours	ence
Inspect throttle control system (e)		•			2-10
Inspect/clean air filter drain caps		•			2-10
Inspect/clean air filter			•		2-11
			(or every
			year)
Inspect fuel vent check valve		•			2-11
Clean fuel pump screen (e)		•			2-12
Inspect throttle shaft spring (replace				•	2-12
throttle body if necessary) (e)
Replace engine oil			•		2-12
			(or every
			year)
Replace engine oil filter				•	2-14
Check air suction valve				•	2-15
Inspect/adjust valve clearance (e)				•	2-15
Inspect/tighten engine mounting bolts			•		2-19
			(or every
			year)
Inspect/replace coupling damper				•	2-19
Flush cooling system (after each use in		•			2-19
salt water)
Flush bilge line and filter		•			2-21
Inspect impeller blades for damage				•	2-22
(remove)
Inspect steering cable/shift cable				•	2-22
Lubricate handlebar pivot (disassemble)		•			2-22
Inspect hull drain screws (replace if			•		2-23
necessary)
Inspect battery charging condition		•			2-23
Inspect battery terminals		•			2-23
Clean and gap spark plugs (replace if		•			2-24
necessary) (e)
Lubricate throttle cable fitting at throttle		•			2-24
body
Lubricate throttle cable and throttle fitting		•			2-24
at throttle case
Lubricate steering cable/shift cable ball		•
joints and steering nozzle/reverse bucket					2-24
pivots
Check all hoses, hose clamps, nuts,	•	•			2-27
bolts, and fasteners

(e): Emission Related Items