Kawasaki STX-15F service manual Removal from Storage, General Inspection

15-6 STORAGE

Removal from Storage

Lubrication

•Carry out all recommended lubrication procedures (see the Periodic Maintenance chapter).

General Inspection

•Check for binding or sticking throttle, steering or shift mechanism. The throttle lever must return fully when released.

•Clean and gap spark plugs (see Electrical System in Pe- riodic Maintenance chapter).

•Check all rubber hoses for weathering a cracking, or looseness.

•Checkened. that the drain screw in the stern is securely tight-

•Check the fire extinguisher for a full charge.

•Check the battery, charge if necessary, and clean the ter- minals. Install the battery (see Battery Installation in Elec- trical System chapter).

Fuel System

•Check and clean or replace the fuel pump screens as nec- essary (see Fuel System in Periodic Maintenance chap- ter).

WARNING

Gasoline is extremely flammable and can be explo- sive under certain conditions. Pull the lanyard key off the stop button. Do not smoke. Make sure the area is well ventilated and free from source of flame or spark; this includes any appliance with a pilot light.

•After refueling and before starting the engine, tilt the seat to the rear for several minutes to ventilate the engine com- partment.

WARNING

A concentration of gasoline fumes in the engine compartment can cause a fire or explosion.

•Check for fuel leaks. Repair if necessary.

•Checkoil. the engine oil level. Fill the oil with the specified