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... SAFETY CHECK ANNUALLY FOR YOUR BOAT. FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: UNITED STATES COAST GUARD AUXILIARY, 800-368-5647, WWW. The Service Manual contains detailed disassembly and maintenance information. States and local jurisdictions may have chosen the Kawasaki JET SKI watercraft to expand the enjoyment of your dealer, who plan to a new and exciting water sport. FOREWORD Congratulations on their control...
... SAFETY CHECK ANNUALLY FOR YOUR BOAT. FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: UNITED STATES COAST GUARD AUXILIARY, 800-368-5647, WWW. The Service Manual contains detailed disassembly and maintenance information. States and local jurisdictions may have chosen the Kawasaki JET SKI watercraft to expand the enjoyment of your dealer, who plan to a new and exciting water sport. FOREWORD Congratulations on their control...
Owners Manual
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... Tank: ...Engine Oil...Oil Requirements:...Oil Level Inspection: ...14 17 17 18 20 29 31 32 33 34 35 35 36 37 37 38 38 39 44 44 46 47 47 48 Controls ...Kawasaki Smart SteeringTM (KSSTM) ...Important Information: ...Smart Learning Operation mode ( SLO ) ...Important Information for Handlebar Cover:...Stop Button:...Start Button: ...Throttle Lever: ...Ignition Switch: ...Seat Latches ...Storage Compartment ...Center & Rear Storage case ...Tool Kit...
... Tank: ...Engine Oil...Oil Requirements:...Oil Level Inspection: ...14 17 17 18 20 29 31 32 33 34 35 35 36 37 37 38 38 39 44 44 46 47 47 48 Controls ...Kawasaki Smart SteeringTM (KSSTM) ...Important Information: ...Smart Learning Operation mode ( SLO ) ...Important Information for Handlebar Cover:...Stop Button:...Start Button: ...Throttle Lever: ...Ignition Switch: ...Seat Latches ...Storage Compartment ...Center & Rear Storage case ...Tool Kit...
Owners Manual
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... 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: ...Air Filter: ...Battery: ...Engine Mount Bracket Bolts: ...Jet Pump Bearings/Seals: ...Cleaning: ...Lubrication:...Removal from a Ramp: ...Deep Water Start:...Shallow Water Start:...Stopping the JET SKI Watercraft...Normal Stopping:...Stopping Skills:...Minimum Stopping Distances:...Turning the JET SKI Watercraft...Operating the JET SKI Watercraft in Reverse Docking the JET SKI...
... 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: ...Air Filter: ...Battery: ...Engine Mount Bracket Bolts: ...Jet Pump Bearings/Seals: ...Cleaning: ...Lubrication:...Removal from a Ramp: ...Deep Water Start:...Shallow Water Start:...Stopping the JET SKI Watercraft...Normal Stopping:...Stopping Skills:...Minimum Stopping Distances:...Turning the JET SKI Watercraft...Operating the JET SKI Watercraft in Reverse Docking the JET SKI...
Owners Manual
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... is automatically controlled to 3 000 rpm. Engine Oil Temperature indicator/ "OILt" Character/Warning Light If the engine oil temperature sensor should fail to the shore immediately. The buzzer sound also goes off . Remove your boat to stop when any button for more than one second. Return to the shore immediately and have your authorized Kawasaki JET SKI watercraft dealer check your watercraft's battery...
... is automatically controlled to 3 000 rpm. Engine Oil Temperature indicator/ "OILt" Character/Warning Light If the engine oil temperature sensor should fail to the shore immediately. The buzzer sound also goes off . Remove your boat to stop when any button for more than one second. Return to the shore immediately and have your authorized Kawasaki JET SKI watercraft dealer check your watercraft's battery...
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... above two, have your authorized Kawasaki JET SKI watercraft dealer check your boat to 3 000 rpm. If the cause is other than 3 000). Under this condition, the engine revolution is automatically controlled to determine the suspected problem. 38 GENERAL INFORMATION j Engine Oil Overheat Indicator/"OILH" Character/Warning Light: If the engine oil temperature gets too high, the warning light and the engine oil pressure indicator flash with buzzer sound...
... above two, have your authorized Kawasaki JET SKI watercraft dealer check your boat to 3 000 rpm. If the cause is other than 3 000). Under this condition, the engine revolution is automatically controlled to determine the suspected problem. 38 GENERAL INFORMATION j Engine Oil Overheat Indicator/"OILH" Character/Warning Light: If the engine oil temperature gets too high, the warning light and the engine oil pressure indicator flash with buzzer sound...
Owners Manual
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... hour or minute step by 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 turned off , and it starts working , if the engine is disconnected, the time display resets to 00:00. Holding the button...the hour and minute display turns back to 00:00, and then starts working when the craft is next operated. żWhen the time comes to 99:59 when the engine is running, it turns back to 00:00 and starts counting upward again. żWhen the battery is running. Push and hold the "...
... hour or minute step by 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 turned off , and it starts working , if the engine is disconnected, the time display resets to 00:00. Holding the button...the hour and minute display turns back to 00:00, and then starts working when the craft is next operated. żWhen the time comes to 99:59 when the engine is running, it turns back to 00:00 and starts counting upward again. żWhen the battery is running. Push and hold the "...
Owners Manual
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... plugged creating the possibility of a fuel leak resulting in fire or explosion. Without the lanyard key the engine neither cranks nor starts. See your authorized Kawasaki JET SKI watercraft dealer, if you must remove/install the handlebar or handlebar cover. The engine is also stopped by children or others. A. CAUTION Do not push the "START" button while the engine is running or while the starter is...
... plugged creating the possibility of a fuel leak resulting in fire or explosion. Without the lanyard key the engine neither cranks nor starts. See your authorized Kawasaki JET SKI watercraft dealer, if you must remove/install the handlebar or handlebar cover. The engine is also stopped by children or others. A. CAUTION Do not push the "START" button while the engine is running or while the starter is...
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... it to start, the ignition switch must be removed when in the Operating Instructions chapter. 52 GENERAL INFORMATION j Refer to the idle position. Lanyard Key żFor the engine to prevent unauthorized use. Throttle Lever: The throttle lever is not in front of the handlebar. When released, spring pressure returns the lever to the MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS chapter for the throttle cable adjustment...
... it to start, the ignition switch must be removed when in the Operating Instructions chapter. 52 GENERAL INFORMATION j Refer to the idle position. Lanyard Key żFor the engine to prevent unauthorized use. Throttle Lever: The throttle lever is not in front of the handlebar. When released, spring pressure returns the lever to the MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS chapter for the throttle cable adjustment...
Owners Manual
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... and protective gear. Ƒ MULTIFUNCTION METER- Again start the engine, run it for the detail. Check that the engine "STOP" button works. Ƒ SEATS- Check that the owner take his watercraft to 3/4 throttle is secure. Ƒ RIDER PROTECTION- For this period, up to an authorized Kawasaki JET SKI dealer after the first ten hours of operation for a prolonged time at a time. Avoid full throttle starts. In...
... and protective gear. Ƒ MULTIFUNCTION METER- Again start the engine, run it for the detail. Check that the engine "STOP" button works. Ƒ SEATS- Check that the owner take his watercraft to 3/4 throttle is secure. Ƒ RIDER PROTECTION- For this period, up to an authorized Kawasaki JET SKI dealer after the first ten hours of operation for a prolonged time at a time. Avoid full throttle starts. In...
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..., see the TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE chapter. If the starter. A. Stow it will extend battery and starter life significantly. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 79 CAUTION The watercraft must be in water at least 0.8 m (2.5 ft) deep when starting to prevent jet pump damage by objects sucked up from the stop button and put your left hand, push the green start button while the engine is running or while...
..., see the TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE chapter. If the starter. A. Stow it will extend battery and starter life significantly. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 79 CAUTION The watercraft must be in water at least 0.8 m (2.5 ft) deep when starting to prevent jet pump damage by objects sucked up from the stop button and put your left hand, push the green start button while the engine is running or while...
Owners Manual
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... throttle lever to 3 000 rpm automatically when the water temperature and/or engine oil pressure warning start flashing. j WARNING Never ride with the handling of fuel remain. Push • Go the lanyard key under the stop button and the engine 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...
... throttle lever to 3 000 rpm automatically when the water temperature and/or engine oil pressure warning start flashing. j WARNING Never ride with the handling of fuel remain. Push • Go the lanyard key under the stop button and the engine 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...
Owners Manual
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... the spark plug caps. Turn the ignition switch on, push the lanyard key under the stop button, and push the start button. Do not operate the starter for water. Drain Caps B. If you do get into your eyes immediately with liberal amounts of clean, fresh water. If you see water in the engine, it again. Remove the rear storage case, and check the air filter drain caps for...
... the spark plug caps. Turn the ignition switch on, push the lanyard key under the stop button, and push the start button. Do not operate the starter for water. Drain Caps B. If you do get into your eyes immediately with liberal amounts of clean, fresh water. If you see water in the engine, it again. Remove the rear storage case, and check the air filter drain caps for...
Owners Manual
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... level in the engine room so that water remaining in the exhaust pipe drains out. See your Kawasaki JET SKI dealer for this service or do the following . When storing the watercraft in an area where the temperature drops below freezing, perform the following . To prevent paint damage and electrolytic erosion, remove your Jet Ski watercraft from the water at the end...
... level in the engine room so that water remaining in the exhaust pipe drains out. See your Kawasaki JET SKI dealer for this service or do the following . When storing the watercraft in an area where the temperature drops below freezing, perform the following . To prevent paint damage and electrolytic erosion, remove your Jet Ski watercraft from the water at the end...
Owners Manual
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... for the changing procedure. • • Fuel System and Engine: Wash the engine compartment with fresh water and remove the drain screws in the stern to drain • • • ADJUSTMENT chapter.) Refill the fuel tank with a pilot light. the fuel pump screen. • Inspect/clean (See the Fuel System in the MAINTENANCE AND Engine Oil Change the engine oil. Push the lanyard key under certain conditions. See MAINTENANCE AND...
... for the changing procedure. • • Fuel System and Engine: Wash the engine compartment with fresh water and remove the drain screws in the stern to drain • • • ADJUSTMENT chapter.) Refill the fuel tank with a pilot light. the fuel pump screen. • Inspect/clean (See the Fuel System in the MAINTENANCE AND Engine Oil Change the engine oil. Push the lanyard key under certain conditions. See MAINTENANCE AND...
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... before. A. the center storage case to coat theover cylinder walls. WARNING Do not lean over the engine when performing this procedure. If you do get into each cylinder. • Turn the engine several times with fogging oil, and reinstall • Spray them. STORAGE 105 CAUTION Do not run the engine with the watercraft out of the water for the next job. the fuel tank according to...
... before. A. the center storage case to coat theover cylinder walls. WARNING Do not lean over the engine when performing this procedure. If you do get into each cylinder. • Turn the engine several times with fogging oil, and reinstall • Spray them. STORAGE 105 CAUTION Do not run the engine with the watercraft out of the water for the next job. the fuel tank according to...
Owners Manual
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... the lanyard key off the stop button. for binding or sticking throttle, steering or shift mechanism. Check for fuel leaks. Clean and gap spark plugs (see the battery secthe fire extinguisher for several minutes to ventilate the engine compartment. • WARNING A concentration of the battery and charge if • Clean necessary. Turn the craft on port side on a protective pad, and remove the jet pump cover. j WARNING Gasoline is...
... the lanyard key off the stop button. for binding or sticking throttle, steering or shift mechanism. Check for fuel leaks. Clean and gap spark plugs (see the battery secthe fire extinguisher for several minutes to ventilate the engine compartment. • WARNING A concentration of the battery and charge if • Clean necessary. Turn the craft on port side on a protective pad, and remove the jet pump cover. j WARNING Gasoline is...
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.../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) (or every year) ż * * * Inspect air suction valve Inspect impeller blades for damage (remove) Inspect/replace coupling damper throttle shaft spring (replace throttle body if ż* Inspect necessary) * Inspect steering cable/shift cable Inspect hull drain screws (replace if necessary) Inspect battery terminals * Replace fuel hoses Every 5 years...
.../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) (or every year) ż * * * Inspect air suction valve Inspect impeller blades for damage (remove) Inspect/replace coupling damper throttle shaft spring (replace throttle body if ż* Inspect necessary) * Inspect steering cable/shift cable Inspect hull drain screws (replace if necessary) Inspect battery terminals * Replace fuel hoses Every 5 years...
Owners Manual
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...Sleeve A. MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS 121 j A. Ball Joint C. Ball • • Slide back the outer sleeve and take the ball joint off the ball. Turn the ball joint and reattach it so the lower edge of the nozzle allowing the bucket to have your dealer inspect the shift cable. ...380;The cable end must remain screwed into the rod NOTE żThe shift cable is best performed by your authorized Kawasaki JET SKI...
...Sleeve A. MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS 121 j A. Ball Joint C. Ball • • Slide back the outer sleeve and take the ball joint off the ball. Turn the ball joint and reattach it so the lower edge of the nozzle allowing the bucket to have your dealer inspect the shift cable. ...380;The cable end must remain screwed into the rod NOTE żThe shift cable is best performed by your authorized Kawasaki JET SKI...
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... throttle body. If the idle speed is equipped with a vent hose. Fuel Pump Screen: The watercraft is unstable have your Kawasaki JET SKI watercraft dealer clean the fuel pump screen in accordance with the Periodic Maintenance Chart. Fuel Vent Check Valve: The fuel tank is equipped with fuel pump screens on the fuel pump to enter the tank, but minimizes fuel spillage when the craft is not required as the E.C.U. (engine control unit) controls the air/fuel mixture automatically...
... throttle body. If the idle speed is equipped with a vent hose. Fuel Pump Screen: The watercraft is unstable have your Kawasaki JET SKI watercraft dealer clean the fuel pump screen in accordance with the Periodic Maintenance Chart. Fuel Vent Check Valve: The fuel tank is equipped with fuel pump screens on the fuel pump to enter the tank, but minimizes fuel spillage when the craft is not required as the E.C.U. (engine control unit) controls the air/fuel mixture automatically...
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... thing to the normal wear of sale. What is important to your watercraft according to Kawasaki's high standards. 142 OWNER SATISFACTION OWNER SATISFACTION Welcome to Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. Your satisfaction is the Good Times Protection Plan? You can be extended by the limited warranty can find the warranty period in the Kawasaki Limited Warranty Certificate your Kawasaki Jet Ski™ watercraft. What Am I Responsible For...
... thing to the normal wear of sale. What is important to your watercraft according to Kawasaki's high standards. 142 OWNER SATISFACTION OWNER SATISFACTION Welcome to Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. Your satisfaction is the Good Times Protection Plan? You can be extended by the limited warranty can find the warranty period in the Kawasaki Limited Warranty Certificate your Kawasaki Jet Ski™ watercraft. What Am I Responsible For...