Kawasaki STX-15F service manual Engine

STORAGE 15-3

Preparation for Storage

•Remove the fuel pump (see the Fuel System chapter).

•Clean the fuel pump screen [A] (see Fuel System in Pe- riodic Maintenance chapter).

•Refill the fuel tank with fresh fuel approximately 10 L (2.6 gal U.S.).

•Turn the ignition switch on.

•Push the lanyard key under the stop button, and start the engine and run it in 15 second periods until all fuel in the fuel system is with fresh fuel. Wait 5 minutes between 15 seconds running periods.

CAUTION

Do not run the engine without cooling water supply for more than 15 seconds at a time or severe engine and exhaust system damage will occur.

•Pull the lanyard key off the stop button and turn the igni- tion switch off.

•Drain the fuel tank.

•Leave the fuel filler cap loose to prevent condensation in the tank.

Engine

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

•Disconnect both two connection on the ignition coil pri- mary lead connectors [A].

•Remove the spark plugs (see Electrical System in Peri- odic Maintenance chapter).

•Spray fogging oil directly into each cylinder.

•Turn the ignition switch on.

•Push the lanyard key under the stop button. Turn the engine over several times with the start button to coat the cylinder walls with oil.

WARNING

Do not lean over the engine when performing this procedure. An air/oil mist may 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 pos- sible.

•Pull the lanyard key off the stop button and turn the igni- tion switch off.

•Spray the spark plugs with fogging oil, and reinstall the spark plugs and caps (see Electrical System in Periodic Maintenance chapter).