2008 Kawasaki JET SKI STX-15F Owners Manual - Page 139

MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS 137 the other hose to the garden hose, turn • Connect the water on, and flush it out for several minutes. the above two steps for the other bilge • Repeat hoses. reconnecting the hoses to each plastic • Before breather fitting, make sure the small breather hole in the fitting is clear. If the hole is clogged, the engine compartment will be filled with water when the engine stops or idles. It may be necessary to remove the fitting. Jet Pump Bearings/Seals CAUTION The jet pump bearings and seals require periodic service. Major engine damage can occur if the jet pump bearings fail due to lack of maintenance. Have your Kawasaki dealer inspect the jet pump bearings and seals after the first 20 hours of use, and then every 50 hours or every year, whichever comes first. The jet pump bearings should also be serviced before any prolonged storage to prevent any water that may be left in the pump from corroding the bearings and causing premature failure. j A. Breather Hole • Reconnect the bilge hoses. żIf your watercraft is to be stored, blow air through both hoses at each breather fitting before they are reconnected (see the Preparation for Storage section in the STORAGE chapter). NOTE