Kawasaki STX-15F - Manual (Page 235)

ENGINE BOTTOM END 8-15
Crankcase Splitting
Crankcase Splitting
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Remove:
Seat (see Hull/Engine Hood chapter)
Engine (see Engine Removal/Installation chapter).
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Drain the engine oil (see Periodic Maintenance chapter).
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Set the engine on a clean surface and hold the engine
steady while parts are being removed.
Suitable Props [A]
Lower Crankcase Projections [B]
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Remove:
Crankshaft Sensor Cover (see Electrical System chap-
ter)
Cylinder Head (see Engine Top End chapter)
Piston (see Engine Top End chapter)
Starter Motor (see Electrical System chapter)
Oil Pump Bodies (see Engine Lubrication System chap-
ter)
Magneto Flywheel (see Magneto Flywheel Removal)
Oil Filter (see Periodic Maintenance chapter)
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Remove the crankcase bolts.
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First loosen the M6 bolts [1 ∼ 4].
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Next loosen the M8 bolts [5 ∼ 17].
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Last loosen the M10 bolts [18 ∼ 23].
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Using the pry points [A], split the crankcase halves.
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Lift off the lower crankcase half.