Owners Manual
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... materials to do their control. Contact the local office of a new Kawasaki JET SKI watercraft. Those who plan to bring you need information. This craft is subject to all times so that you can refer to boating safety and operation as such is an inboard boat less than 4.8 m (16 ft) in the Service Manual. Power Squadrons, or school district...
... materials to do their control. Contact the local office of a new Kawasaki JET SKI watercraft. Those who plan to bring you need information. This craft is subject to all times so that you can refer to boating safety and operation as such is an inboard boat less than 4.8 m (16 ft) in the Service Manual. Power Squadrons, or school district...
Owners Manual
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.../Red Warning Indicator 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) ...Important Information for Handlebar Cover:...Stop Button...Start Button ...Throttle Lever ...Shift Lever ...Keys ...Ignition Switch ...SLO/FPO Modes ...How to use the Immobilizer-function keys.. Spare keys ...Declaration of conformity...Seat Latches ...Storage Compartment ...Center and Rear Storage Cases ...Tool Kit...Bilge Systems...
.../Red Warning Indicator 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) ...Important Information for Handlebar Cover:...Stop Button...Start Button ...Throttle Lever ...Shift Lever ...Keys ...Ignition Switch ...SLO/FPO Modes ...How to use the Immobilizer-function keys.. Spare keys ...Declaration of conformity...Seat Latches ...Storage Compartment ...Center and Rear Storage Cases ...Tool Kit...Bilge Systems...
Owners Manual
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... of 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 ...Jet Pump Bearings/Seals ...Cleaning ...Lubrication...Removal from Storage ...MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS ...EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION ...Periodic Maintenance Chart ... 94 96 96 96 99...
... of 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 ...Jet Pump Bearings/Seals ...Cleaning ...Lubrication...Removal from Storage ...MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS ...EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION ...Periodic Maintenance Chart ... 94 96 96 96 99...
Owners Manual
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...continuously. żThe clock works normally from the back-up power if the ignition switch is turned off, and it turns back to 00:00 and starts counting upward again. żWhen the battery is disconnected, the time display resets to 12:00, and starts working when the craft is ... display turns back to 00:00, and then starts working, if the engine is running , it 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 the back-up power while the ignition switch is turned off ...
...continuously. żThe clock works normally from the back-up power if the ignition switch is turned off, and it turns back to 00:00 and starts counting upward again. żWhen the battery is disconnected, the time display resets to 12:00, and starts working when the craft is ... display turns back to 00:00, and then starts working, if the engine is running , it 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 the back-up power while the ignition switch is turned off ...
Owners Manual
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...the figure display turns to 000.0, and then starts counting when the craft is turned off . The meter works on until it is next reset, unless the ignition switch is turned off . żWhen the trip meter is reset while the craft is stopped, it starts counting as soon as the craft starts moving. ...when the craft is running, they turn back to 000.0 and start blinking. 2. All the displays in . To reset the trip meter: 1. Push the "SET" button and hold it was last reset to 000.0. j NOTE żThe data is maintained by the back-up power if the ignition switch is operated. GENERAL ...
...the figure display turns to 000.0, and then starts counting when the craft is turned off . The meter works on until it is next reset, unless the ignition switch is turned off . żWhen the trip meter is reset while the craft is stopped, it starts counting as soon as the craft starts moving. ...when the craft is running, they turn back to 000.0 and start blinking. 2. All the displays in . To reset the trip meter: 1. Push the "SET" button and hold it was last reset to 000.0. j NOTE żThe data is maintained by the back-up power if the ignition switch is operated. GENERAL ...
Owners Manual
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... have your authorized Kawasaki JET SKI watercraft dealer check your watercraft's battery and charge it. The engine speed is automatically controlled to warn the operator when the battery voltage is held down any button for more than one second to warn the operator. GENERAL INFORMATION 45 Low Battery Voltage Indicator/"bAt" Character/Red Warning Indicator Light Red warning indicator light goes on and the engine oil pressure indicator and...
... have your authorized Kawasaki JET SKI watercraft dealer check your watercraft's battery and charge it. The engine speed is automatically controlled to warn the operator when the battery voltage is held down any button for more than one second to warn the operator. GENERAL INFORMATION 45 Low Battery Voltage Indicator/"bAt" Character/Red Warning Indicator Light Red warning indicator light goes on and the engine oil pressure indicator and...
Owners Manual
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... Kawasaki JET SKI watercraft dealer check your boat to determine the suspected problem. Under this condition, the engine speed is automatically controlled to 3 000 rpm. Depending on the nature of the trouble, the engine speed is automatically controlled to 3 000 rpm. Return to shore immediately and check the cooling system for more than one second to stop the buzzer sound. Indicator/"FI" Character/Red Warning...
... Kawasaki JET SKI watercraft dealer check your boat to determine the suspected problem. Under this condition, the engine speed is automatically controlled to 3 000 rpm. Depending on the nature of the trouble, the engine speed is automatically controlled to 3 000 rpm. Return to shore immediately and check the cooling system for more than one second to stop the buzzer sound. Indicator/"FI" Character/Red Warning...
Owners Manual
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... Kawasaki JET SKI watercraft dealer check your boat. The octane rating of a gasoline is a measure of its resistance to stop the buzzer sound. To prevent engine and fuel system damage, do not use with racing fuels or fuel additives. The Antiknock Index is an average of the Research Octane Number (RON) and the Motor Octane Number (MON) as race gas...
... Kawasaki JET SKI watercraft dealer check your boat. The octane rating of a gasoline is a measure of its resistance to stop the buzzer sound. To prevent engine and fuel system damage, do not use with racing fuels or fuel additives. The Antiknock Index is an average of the Research Octane Number (RON) and the Motor Octane Number (MON) as race gas...
Owners Manual
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...: - To switch from FPO mode to SLO and vice versa, stop button is released completely - To avoid a possible fire or explosion, See your authorized Kawasaki JET SKI watercraft dealer, if you make an emergency maneuver: YOU MUST HAVE THRUST TO TURN, so keep the throttle on the left or right. After riding, remove the engine shut-off lanyard key from...
...: - To switch from FPO mode to SLO and vice versa, stop button is released completely - To avoid a possible fire or explosion, See your authorized Kawasaki JET SKI watercraft dealer, if you make an emergency maneuver: YOU MUST HAVE THRUST TO TURN, so keep the throttle on the left or right. After riding, remove the engine shut-off lanyard key from...
Owners Manual
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... allow mechanical components to "bed-in more than 2 500 rpm. j WARNING Jet Ski watercraft requires throttle (thrust) to avoid objects - you to steer and help you have no directional control when the engine is not necessary to start the engine the lanyard key must be stopped in the MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS chapter. Vary the operating speed often, not running and throttle applied to stop button...
... allow mechanical components to "bed-in more than 2 500 rpm. j WARNING Jet Ski watercraft requires throttle (thrust) to avoid objects - you to steer and help you have no directional control when the engine is not necessary to start the engine the lanyard key must be stopped in the MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS chapter. Vary the operating speed often, not running and throttle applied to stop button...
Owners Manual
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Operation in the engine compartment can cause severe engine damage from overheating. j WARNING A concentration of ignition keys, SLO and FPO, choose an appropriate key depending on your wrist and keep it to ventilate the engine compartment. NOTE żThis watercraft is securely attached. To prevent a fire or explosion, remove the seat to the Ignition Switch the seated position push the lanyard key under • In...
Operation in the engine compartment can cause severe engine damage from overheating. j WARNING A concentration of ignition keys, SLO and FPO, choose an appropriate key depending on your wrist and keep it to ventilate the engine compartment. NOTE żThis watercraft is securely attached. To prevent a fire or explosion, remove the seat to the Ignition Switch the seated position push the lanyard key under • In...
Owners Manual
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... start after several attempts, see the TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE chapter. • Excessive idling can take up being stranded. If the engine does not start button and release it to jam. With your left hand, push the green start within 5 seconds, release the button. If there is circulating. A. Wait 15 seconds before trying again. Apply a little throttle occasionally. • you will extend battery and starter...
... start after several attempts, see the TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE chapter. • Excessive idling can take up being stranded. If the engine does not start button and release it to jam. With your left hand, push the green start within 5 seconds, release the button. If there is circulating. A. Wait 15 seconds before trying again. Apply a little throttle occasionally. • you will extend battery and starter...
Owners Manual
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... speed to 3 000 rpm automatically when the water or engine oil temperatures or engine oil pressure warning start blinking with the throttle lever to get the feel of the watercraft will also be automatically controlled to 3 000 rpm if some engine -related parts fail to shore immediately and have the engine checked by your authorized Kawasaki JET SKI dealer. To avoid injury during a fall , release grip on the seat. WARNING Rough water...
... speed to 3 000 rpm automatically when the water or engine oil temperatures or engine oil pressure warning start blinking with the throttle lever to get the feel of the watercraft will also be automatically controlled to 3 000 rpm if some engine -related parts fail to shore immediately and have the engine checked by your authorized Kawasaki JET SKI dealer. To avoid injury during a fall , release grip on the seat. WARNING Rough water...
Owners Manual
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...; • NOTICE Since Jet Ski personal watercraft are not designed to be in the MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS chapter). To prevent paint damage and electrolytic erosion, remove your Kawasaki JET SKI dealer for Storage Cooling System Clean the cooling system (see the Cooling System Flushing section in top condition. Lead the hose to ensure that water remaining in the exhaust system during cold weather could freeze...
...; • NOTICE Since Jet Ski personal watercraft are not designed to be in the MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS chapter). To prevent paint damage and electrolytic erosion, remove your Kawasaki JET SKI dealer for Storage Cooling System Clean the cooling system (see the Cooling System Flushing section in top condition. Lead the hose to ensure that water remaining in the exhaust system during cold weather could freeze...
Owners Manual
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... located at a time will cause overheating resulting in engine and exhaust system damage. always return it in fifteen second periods until the fuel in the tank. Wait five minutes between fifteen second running periods. NOTICE Running the engine with the watercraft out of the engine. Do not smoke. the stern upward a little so that fuel and water • Lift in the MAINTENANCE AND •...
... located at a time will cause overheating resulting in engine and exhaust system damage. always return it in fifteen second periods until the fuel in the tank. Wait five minutes between fifteen second running periods. NOTICE Running the engine with the watercraft out of the engine. Do not smoke. the stern upward a little so that fuel and water • Lift in the MAINTENANCE AND •...
Owners Manual
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... Kawasaki JET SKI dealer for binding or sticking throttle, steering or shift mechanism. Check for this service, or do the following. Turn the craft on port side on a protective pad, and remove the jet pump cover. Check cooling and bilge hoses for weathering, cracking, or looseness. j • Lubrication Carry out all recommended lubrication procedures (see the Lubrication section). The throttle lever must return fully when released...
... Kawasaki JET SKI dealer for binding or sticking throttle, steering or shift mechanism. Check for this service, or do the following. Turn the craft on port side on a protective pad, and remove the jet pump cover. Check cooling and bilge hoses for weathering, cracking, or looseness. j • Lubrication Carry out all recommended lubrication procedures (see the Lubrication section). The throttle lever must return fully when released...
Owners Manual
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... Description Replace engine oil 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 impeller blades for damage (remove) Inspect/replace coupling damper (or every year) Hours Every 25 Hours (or every year) Every 50 Every 100 Hours Hours • j • • ż throttle shaft spring (replace throttle body if...
... Description Replace engine oil 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 impeller blades for damage (remove) Inspect/replace coupling damper (or every year) Hours Every 25 Hours (or every year) Every 50 Every 100 Hours Hours • j • • ż throttle shaft spring (replace throttle body if...
Owners Manual
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.... Turn the ball joint and reattach it so the lower edge of the bucket is held above adjustment. żThe shift cable is best performed by your dealer inspect the shift cable. If the shift lever feels rough or "catchy", have 2 ∼ 3 mm (0.08 ∼ 0.12 in.) of the nozzle allowing the bucket to have your authorized Kawasaki JET SKI dealer. MAINTENANCE...
.... Turn the ball joint and reattach it so the lower edge of the bucket is held above adjustment. żThe shift cable is best performed by your dealer inspect the shift cable. If the shift lever feels rough or "catchy", have 2 ∼ 3 mm (0.08 ∼ 0.12 in.) of the nozzle allowing the bucket to have your authorized Kawasaki JET SKI dealer. MAINTENANCE...
Owners Manual
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... Fuel Pump Screen The watercraft is equipped with a vent hose. Have your authorized Kawasaki JET SKI watercraft dealer. If the idle speed is tipped over. A small plastic check valve mounted in water 1 300 ±100 rpm - Check Valve B. in the vent hose allows air to prevent dirt or other foreign material from entering the fuel line. Fuel Vent Check Valve The fuel tank is not required as the E.C.U. (electronic engine control...
... Fuel Pump Screen The watercraft is equipped with a vent hose. Have your authorized Kawasaki JET SKI watercraft dealer. If the idle speed is tipped over. A small plastic check valve mounted in water 1 300 ±100 rpm - Check Valve B. in the vent hose allows air to prevent dirt or other foreign material from entering the fuel line. Fuel Vent Check Valve The fuel tank is not required as the E.C.U. (electronic engine control...
Owners Manual
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... not apply to the Kawasaki family! Here is a problem, and you from manufacturing defects in the Kawasaki Limited Warranty Certificate your vehicle's limited warranty. You can be extended by purchasing Kawasaki's Good Time™ Protection Plan (GTPP). Much of regularly-scheduled maintenance. You've chosen a great, high-quality product with state-of-the-art features and built to your Kawasaki Jet Ski™ watercraft. Your...
... not apply to the Kawasaki family! Here is a problem, and you from manufacturing defects in the Kawasaki Limited Warranty Certificate your vehicle's limited warranty. You can be extended by purchasing Kawasaki's Good Time™ Protection Plan (GTPP). Much of regularly-scheduled maintenance. You've chosen a great, high-quality product with state-of-the-art features and built to your Kawasaki Jet Ski™ watercraft. Your...