Kawasaki STX-15F Periodic Maintenance Procedures, Air Filter Inspection and Cleaning

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE 2-11

Periodic Maintenance Procedures

Air Filter Inspection and Cleaning

•Remove:

Air Filter (see Fuel System (DFI) chapter)

Flame Arrester [A] (see Air Filter Disassembly in Fuel System (DFI) chapter)

•Clean the flame arrester [A].

•Visually inspect the flame arrester for damage. If necessary, replace it with a new one.

Fuel Vent Check Valve Inspection

The fuel vent check valve is mounted in the fuel tank vent hose to prevent fuel from spilling during riding. Air can flow into the tank to allow fuel to be drawn out by the fuel pump, but fuel cannot flow out the check valve.

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

•Cut off the bands [A].

•Pull out each end of the fuel vent check valve [B] from the vent hoses [C].

•Blow through the fuel vent check valve from each end.

If the check valve will allow air to flow as shown, it is OK. If air will flow through the check valve in both direction or in neither direction, the check valve must be replaced.