Kawasaki STX-15F service manual Bilge System Flushing

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE 2-21

Periodic Maintenance Procedures

•Leave the engine idle for several minutes with the water running.

•Turn off the water. Leave the engine idling.

•Rev the engine a few times to clear the water out of the exhaust system.

CAUTION

Do not run the engine without cooling water supply for more than 15 seconds, especially in high revolu- tionary speed or severe engine and exhaust system damage will occur.

•Switch off the engine, remove the garden hose and the adapter.

•Install the flushing cap securely.

Bilge System Flushing

To prevent clogging, the bilge system should be flushed out according to the Periodic Maintenance Chart, or when- ever you suspect it is blocked.

•Disconnect both bilge hoses [A] at the plastic breather fitting [B].

•Connect the bilge filter hoses (from the hull bottom) to the garden hoses, turn the water on, and flush it out for about a minute. During this procedure, water will flow into the engine compartment. Do not allow a large amount of wa- ter to accumulate in the engine compartment. Remove the drain screws in the stern to drain the engine compart- ment.

•Connect the other hoses (from the hull bulkhead) to the garden hose, turn the water on, and flush it out for several minutes.

•Before reconnecting the hoses to the plastic breather fit- ting make sure the small hole [A], on top of the breather fitting is clear.

•Reconnect the bilge hoses.