2008 Kawasaki JET SKI STX-15F Owners Manual - Page 137

2008 Kawasaki JET SKI STX-15F Manual

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MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS 135 Cooling System Flushing To prevent sand or salt deposits from accumulating in the cooling system, it must be flushed occasionally. Flush the system according to the Periodic Maintenance Chart, after each use in salt water, or whenever there is reduced water flow from the bypass outlet on the right side of the hull. This procedure is also used to provide auxiliary cooling when needed (for example during engine oil change). An inlet for auxiliary water supply is provided on the fitting for the cooling hose on the brim of the front storage case. the cap and connect a garden hose with • Remove a screw-in fitting on its end. the engine and allow it to idle before turning • Start on the water. CAUTION The engine must be running before the water is turned on, or water may flow back through the exhaust pipe into the engine, resulting in the possibility of severe internal damage. turn on the water and adjust the flow • Immediately so that a little trickle of water comes out of the bypass outlet in the right side of the hull. j • A. Bypass Outlet A. Inlet Fitting B. Cap C. Front storage Case the engine idle for several minutes with the • Let water running.

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MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS
135
j
Cooling System Flushing
To prevent sand or salt deposits from accumulat-
ing in the cooling system, it must be flushed occa-
sionally. Flush the system according to the
Periodic
Maintenance Chart
, after each use in salt water, or
whenever there is reduced water flow from the by-
pass outlet on the right side of the hull.
This procedure is also used to provide auxiliary
cooling when needed (for example during engine oil
change).
•
An inlet for auxiliary water supply is provided on
the fitting for the cooling hose on the brim of the
front storage case.
A. Inlet Fitting
B. Cap
C. Front storage Case
•
Remove the cap and connect a garden hose with
a screw-in fitting on its end.
•
Start the engine and allow it to idle
before turning
on the water
.
CAUTION
The engine must be running before the water
is turned on, or water may flow back through
the exhaust pipe into the engine, resulting in
the possibility of severe internal damage.
•
Immediately turn on the water and adjust the flow
so that a little trickle of water comes out of the
bypass outlet in the right side of the hull.
A. Bypass Outlet
•
Let the engine idle for several minutes with the
water running.