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... length, and as such is subject to do their own standards and regulations. Coast Guard Auxiliary, U.S. The Service Manual contains detailed disassembly and maintenance information. Coast Guard. States and local jurisdictions may have their own work should remain with the proper operation of your recreational hours. We are pleased you have additional requirements for purchase from any authorized Kawasaki JET SKI...
... length, and as such is subject to do their own standards and regulations. Coast Guard Auxiliary, U.S. The Service Manual contains detailed disassembly and maintenance information. Coast Guard. States and local jurisdictions may have their own work should remain with the proper operation of your recreational hours. We are pleased you have additional requirements for purchase from any authorized Kawasaki JET SKI...
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... Trouble Indicator/"Err" Character/Warning Light: ...Fuel ...Fuel Requirements: ...Filling the Tank: ...Engine Oil...Oil Requirements:...Oil Level Inspection: ...Controls ...Tilt Lever:...Kawasaki Smart SteeringTM (KSSTM) ...Important Information: ...Smart Learning Operation mode (SLO) ...Stop Button:...Start Button: ...Throttle Lever: ...Shift Lever: ...Ignition Switch ...SLO/FPO Modes: ...How to use the Immobilizer-function keys:. Spare keys: ...Declaration of conformity:...Seat Latches ...Storage Compartment ...Center & Rear Storage Cases...Tool Kit...Bilge Systems...Drain Screws...
... Trouble Indicator/"Err" Character/Warning Light: ...Fuel ...Fuel Requirements: ...Filling the Tank: ...Engine Oil...Oil Requirements:...Oil Level Inspection: ...Controls ...Tilt Lever:...Kawasaki Smart SteeringTM (KSSTM) ...Important Information: ...Smart Learning Operation mode (SLO) ...Stop Button:...Start Button: ...Throttle Lever: ...Shift Lever: ...Ignition Switch ...SLO/FPO Modes: ...How to use the Immobilizer-function keys:. Spare keys: ...Declaration of conformity:...Seat Latches ...Storage Compartment ...Center & Rear Storage Cases...Tool Kit...Bilge Systems...Drain Screws...
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...the Day Checklist ...First, Drain the Exhaust System:...Second, Clean the Engine Compartment:.. Special Procedures ...Clearing Clogged Impeller:...Cleaning Fouled Spark Plugs:...Towing the JET SKI Watercraft:...Jump Starting: ...Engine Overheating:...Transporting ...STORAGE ...Preparation for Storage ...Cooling System: ...Bilge System: ...Fuel System and Engine: ...Battery: ...Engine Mount Bracket Bolts: ...Supercharger:...Cleaning: ...Lubrication:...Removal from a Ramp: ...Deep Water Start:...Shallow Water Start:...Stopping the JET SKI Watercraft...Normal Stopping:...Stopping Skills:... 68...
...the Day Checklist ...First, Drain the Exhaust System:...Second, Clean the Engine Compartment:.. Special Procedures ...Clearing Clogged Impeller:...Cleaning Fouled Spark Plugs:...Towing the JET SKI Watercraft:...Jump Starting: ...Engine Overheating:...Transporting ...STORAGE ...Preparation for Storage ...Cooling System: ...Bilge System: ...Fuel System and Engine: ...Battery: ...Engine Mount Bracket Bolts: ...Supercharger:...Cleaning: ...Lubrication:...Removal from a Ramp: ...Deep Water Start:...Shallow Water Start:...Stopping the JET SKI Watercraft...Normal Stopping:...Stopping Skills:... 68...
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38 GENERAL INFORMATION NOTE j żPushing the "MODE" button momentarily advances the hour or minute step by step. Holding the button down advances the hour or minute continuously. żThe clock works normally from the back-up power while the ignition switch is turned off. żWhen the battery is disconnected, the clock resets to 12:00, and starts working again when a battery is connected.
38 GENERAL INFORMATION NOTE j żPushing the "MODE" button momentarily advances the hour or minute step by step. Holding the button down advances the hour or minute continuously. żThe clock works normally from the back-up power while the ignition switch is turned off. żWhen the battery is disconnected, the clock resets to 12:00, and starts working again when a battery is connected.
Owners Manual
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... the figures come to 999.9 when the craft is running, they turn back to 000.0 and start flashing. 2. After two seconds the displays stop flashing and the figure display turns to 000.0, and then starts counting when the craft is turned off . żWhen the trip meter is reset ... ignition switch is operated. To reset the trip meter: 1. All the displays in . The meter works on until it in this mode start counting again. żWhen the battery is disconnected, the meter display resets to zero. j NOTE żThe data is maintained by the back-up power if the ignition switch is turned...
... the figures come to 999.9 when the craft is running, they turn back to 000.0 and start flashing. 2. After two seconds the displays stop flashing and the figure display turns to 000.0, and then starts counting when the craft is turned off . żWhen the trip meter is reset ... ignition switch is operated. To reset the trip meter: 1. All the displays in . The meter works on until it in this mode start counting again. żWhen the battery is disconnected, the meter display resets to zero. j NOTE żThe data is maintained by the back-up power if the ignition switch is turned...
Owners Manual
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..." character flash when the battery voltage is automatically controlled to 3 000 rpm. j Return to the shore immediately and have your authorized Kawasaki JET SKI watercraft dealer check your watercraft's battery and charge it. The buzzer sound also goes off . Engine Oil Temperature indicator/ "OILt" Character/Warning Light If the engine oil temperature sensor should fail to determine the suspected problem. Hold down for more than...
..." character flash when the battery voltage is automatically controlled to 3 000 rpm. j Return to the shore immediately and have your authorized Kawasaki JET SKI watercraft dealer check your watercraft's battery and charge it. The buzzer sound also goes off . Engine Oil Temperature indicator/ "OILt" Character/Warning Light If the engine oil temperature sensor should fail to determine the suspected problem. Hold down for more than...
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... authorized Kawasaki JET SKI watercraft dealer check your boat to stop the buzzer sound. Return to 3 000 rpm. Under this condition, the engine revolution is automatically controlled to stop the buzzer sound. 46 GENERAL INFORMATION Engine Oil Overheat Indicator/"OILH" Character/Warning Light: If the engine oil temperature gets too high, the warning light goes on the nature of the trouble, the engine revolution is automatically controlled to...
... authorized Kawasaki JET SKI watercraft dealer check your boat to stop the buzzer sound. Return to 3 000 rpm. Under this condition, the engine revolution is automatically controlled to stop the buzzer sound. 46 GENERAL INFORMATION Engine Oil Overheat Indicator/"OILH" Character/Warning Light: If the engine oil temperature gets too high, the warning light goes on the nature of the trouble, the engine revolution is automatically controlled to...
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... to prevent severe engine damage. Have your authorized Kawasaki JET SKI watercraft dealer check your boat. Hold down any button for use racing fuels or fuel additives. j Fuel CAUTION Do not use with a minimum Antiknock Index of the Research Octane Number (RON) and the Motor Octane Number (MON...to the engine and fuel system may result from the use of 90 octane gasoline only to stop the buzzer sound. The Antiknock Index is posted on service station pumps in communication between the multifunction meter and the Electronic Control Unit (ECU), the red "LED" warning light goes ...
... to prevent severe engine damage. Have your authorized Kawasaki JET SKI watercraft dealer check your boat. Hold down any button for use racing fuels or fuel additives. j Fuel CAUTION Do not use with a minimum Antiknock Index of the Research Octane Number (RON) and the Motor Octane Number (MON...to the engine and fuel system may result from the use of 90 octane gasoline only to stop the buzzer sound. The Antiknock Index is posted on service station pumps in communication between the multifunction meter and the Electronic Control Unit (ECU), the red "LED" warning light goes ...
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... theft. Also those keys are color-coded. FPO in orange color SLO in yellow color & marked SLO 58 GENERAL INFORMATION j WARNING Do not shift into reverse while running forward at high speed and do not use reverse as a brake, or the watercraft bow may suddenly dive into the water, which reduces the maximum watercraft speed or in ordinary Full Power Operation Mode (FPO...
... theft. Also those keys are color-coded. FPO in orange color SLO in yellow color & marked SLO 58 GENERAL INFORMATION j WARNING Do not shift into reverse while running forward at high speed and do not use reverse as a brake, or the watercraft bow may suddenly dive into the water, which reduces the maximum watercraft speed or in ordinary Full Power Operation Mode (FPO...
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...starting and making a turn as quickly as you can lead to the person in open storage area must never exceed the load capacity limit. Load capacity limits: 3 persons or 225 kg (496 lb) including cargo. Other countries may not see the Turning the JET SKI... speed, or you with the applicable rules. Always use the seats. See the Navigation Rules section in your own safety and that all times. Check the throttle control, steering, and shifting for balance during operation or they j • • • WARNING Always follow directly behind . OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 69 WARNING ...
...starting and making a turn as quickly as you can lead to the person in open storage area must never exceed the load capacity limit. Load capacity limits: 3 persons or 225 kg (496 lb) including cargo. Other countries may not see the Turning the JET SKI... speed, or you with the applicable rules. Always use the seats. See the Navigation Rules section in your own safety and that all times. Check the throttle control, steering, and shifting for balance during operation or they j • • • WARNING Always follow directly behind . OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 69 WARNING ...
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It is stopped. Remove the ignition switch key after the first ten hours of the craft during the break-in period to allow mechanical components to heavy lugging or prolonged full throttle operation. Vary the operating speed often, not running for a prolonged time at any one of engine operation, do not subject the engine to "bed-in the MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS chapter. OPERATING...
It is stopped. Remove the ignition switch key after the first ten hours of the craft during the break-in period to allow mechanical components to heavy lugging or prolonged full throttle operation. Vary the operating speed often, not running for a prolonged time at any one of engine operation, do not subject the engine to "bed-in the MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS chapter. OPERATING...
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... in the engine compartment can cause a fire or explosion. CAUTION The watercraft must be unable to prevent jet pump damage by objects sucked up being stranded. j WARNING A concentration of weeds and debris. NOTE żThis watercraft is securely attached. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 85 Starting the Engine the Pre-ride Checklist in . the ignition key into the key slot in the center •...
... in the engine compartment can cause a fire or explosion. CAUTION The watercraft must be unable to prevent jet pump damage by objects sucked up being stranded. j WARNING A concentration of weeds and debris. NOTE żThis watercraft is securely attached. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 85 Starting the Engine the Pre-ride Checklist in . the ignition key into the key slot in the center •...
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... throttle influence on steering. When the "LED" warning light goes on the seat. This can back aboard from the rear of fuel remain. If porpoising occurs, that is no reserve tank in this watercraft. (See the Multifunction Meter section in the GENERAL INFORMATION chapter for more detail.) Stay alert at all times, and keep away from underwater objects. Reduce speed...
... throttle influence on steering. When the "LED" warning light goes on the seat. This can back aboard from the rear of fuel remain. If porpoising occurs, that is no reserve tank in this watercraft. (See the Multifunction Meter section in the GENERAL INFORMATION chapter for more detail.) Stay alert at all times, and keep away from underwater objects. Reduce speed...
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... will cause the hull paint to water over a long period of time will last longer and look better, if you remove it will not be scraped and repainted with the water. It consists of the jet pump, decreasing its service life. 108 STORAGE STORAGE During the winter, or whenever your Kawasaki JET SKI dealer for this service or do not become...
... will cause the hull paint to water over a long period of time will last longer and look better, if you remove it will not be scraped and repainted with the water. It consists of the jet pump, decreasing its service life. 108 STORAGE STORAGE During the winter, or whenever your Kawasaki JET SKI dealer for this service or do not become...
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... marked and tagged 1 & 4, and connectors from the spark plug holes and could get some in the MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS chapter). Clean the exterior with grease. • Coat Store battery in one cup of clean, fresh water. WARNING Do not lean over several times with fogging oil, and reinstall • Spray them. An air/oil mist may be damaged. Cable Connector (from the...
... marked and tagged 1 & 4, and connectors from the spark plug holes and could get some in the MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS chapter). Clean the exterior with grease. • Coat Store battery in one cup of clean, fresh water. WARNING Do not lean over several times with fogging oil, and reinstall • Spray them. An air/oil mist may be damaged. Cable Connector (from the...
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...; Check Fill the fuel tank with a pilot light. Clean and gap spark plugs (see the Lubrication section). WARNING A concentration of the battery and charge if • Clean necessary. See your Kawasaki JET SKI dealer for weathering, cracking or looseness. Replace them if necessary. transporting or refueling and before tightening securely. for several minutes to the bolts before starting • After the engine, open the...
...; Check Fill the fuel tank with a pilot light. Clean and gap spark plugs (see the Lubrication section). WARNING A concentration of the battery and charge if • Clean necessary. See your Kawasaki JET SKI dealer for weathering, cracking or looseness. Replace them if necessary. transporting or refueling and before tightening securely. for several minutes to the bolts before starting • After the engine, open the...
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... spring (replace throttle body ż* Inspect if necessary) * Inspect steering cable/shift cable Inspect hull drain screws (replace if necessary.) Inspect battery terminals & charging condition • • *: These items must be performed with the proper tools. 118 MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS Frequency Description Replace engine oil filter * * Inspect/tighten engine mount bolts Inspect fuel vent check valve Inspect throttle control system Flush bilge line and filter Flush cooling system (after each use in salt water) * * * Inspect air...
... spring (replace throttle body ż* Inspect if necessary) * Inspect steering cable/shift cable Inspect hull drain screws (replace if necessary.) Inspect battery terminals & charging condition • • *: These items must be performed with the proper tools. 118 MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS Frequency Description Replace engine oil filter * * Inspect/tighten engine mount bolts Inspect fuel vent check valve Inspect throttle control system Flush bilge line and filter Flush cooling system (after each use in salt water) * * * Inspect air...
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... require lubrication. Shift Lever B. "F" position lower edge of the bucket should be held • The above the top of the steering nozzle with slight play so it doesn't interfere with the water flow from the jet pump. If the steering feels rough or "catchy," have your authorized Kawasaki JET SKI dealer. NOTE żThe steering cable is best performed by your dealer...
... require lubrication. Shift Lever B. "F" position lower edge of the bucket should be held • The above the top of the steering nozzle with slight play so it doesn't interfere with the water flow from the jet pump. If the steering feels rough or "catchy," have your authorized Kawasaki JET SKI dealer. NOTE żThe steering cable is best performed by your dealer...
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... authorized Kawasaki JET SKI watercraft dealer. out of water A. in accordance with a vent hose. NOTE żThe shift cable is not required as the E.C.U. (electronic engine control unit) controls the air/fuel mixture automatically. MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS 125 Fuel System Throttle Adjustments: Idle Speed Idle speed adjustment is best performed by your dealer inspect the shift cable. Fuel Vent Check Valve: The fuel tank is tipped over. Idle Speed 1 300 ±100 rpm - A small plastic check valve mounted in...
... authorized Kawasaki JET SKI watercraft dealer. out of water A. in accordance with a vent hose. NOTE żThe shift cable is not required as the E.C.U. (electronic engine control unit) controls the air/fuel mixture automatically. MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS 125 Fuel System Throttle Adjustments: Idle Speed Idle speed adjustment is best performed by your dealer inspect the shift cable. Fuel Vent Check Valve: The fuel tank is tipped over. Idle Speed 1 300 ±100 rpm - A small plastic check valve mounted in...
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... area, start the engine while flushing the cooling system. Flow Direction Fuel Pump Screen: The watercraft is equipped with the Periodic Maintenance Chart. • • CAUTION The engine must be running before the engine is stopped. Have your Kawasaki JET SKI watercraft dealer clean the fuel pump screen in accordance with fuel pump screens on and the water must be turned off before the water is turned on the fuel pump to...
... area, start the engine while flushing the cooling system. Flow Direction Fuel Pump Screen: The watercraft is equipped with the Periodic Maintenance Chart. • • CAUTION The engine must be running before the engine is stopped. Have your Kawasaki JET SKI watercraft dealer clean the fuel pump screen in accordance with fuel pump screens on and the water must be turned off before the water is turned on the fuel pump to...
