Owners Manual
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... JET SKI watercraft, give it the proper care and maintenance described in waters under their control. Kawasaki strongly recommends that you a high quality recreational watercraft. This craft is an inboard boat less than 4.8 m (16 ft) in the Service Manual. Please check your JET SKI watercraft at all times so that all federal rules and regulations especially pertaining to a new and exciting water sport. Kawasaki...
... JET SKI watercraft, give it the proper care and maintenance described in waters under their control. Kawasaki strongly recommends that you a high quality recreational watercraft. This craft is an inboard boat less than 4.8 m (16 ft) in the Service Manual. Please check your JET SKI watercraft at all times so that all federal rules and regulations especially pertaining to a new and exciting water sport. Kawasaki...
Owners Manual
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... Watercraft...After Submerging ...End 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 ...Electronic Throttle Valve (ETV) System ...STORAGE ...Preparation for Storage ...Cooling System ...Bilge System ...Fuel System and Engine ...Battery ... 98 100 100 101 101 102 103 103 105 105 105...
... Watercraft...After Submerging ...End 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 ...Electronic Throttle Valve (ETV) System ...STORAGE ...Preparation for Storage ...Cooling System ...Bilge System ...Fuel System and Engine ...Battery ... 98 100 100 101 101 102 103 103 105 105 105...
Owners Manual
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... AND ADJUSTMENTS ...EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION ...Periodic Maintenance Chart ...Supercharger...Supercharger Lubrication ...Control Cables...Fuel System ...Throttle Adjustments ...Fuel Vent Check Valve ...Fuel Pump Screen... 129 129 129 130 130 131 133 133 135 138 138 139 145 145 145 146 Engine Oil System ...Valve Clearance ...Spark Plugs ...Battery ...Lubrication...Cooling System Flushing...Bilge System Flushing ...Jet Pump Bearings/Seals ...Fuses...TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE...YOUR WARRANTY/OWNER SATISFACTION ...REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS ...ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ...MAINTENANCE RECORD ... 146...
... AND ADJUSTMENTS ...EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION ...Periodic Maintenance Chart ...Supercharger...Supercharger Lubrication ...Control Cables...Fuel System ...Throttle Adjustments ...Fuel Vent Check Valve ...Fuel Pump Screen... 129 129 129 130 130 131 133 133 135 138 138 139 145 145 145 146 Engine Oil System ...Valve Clearance ...Spark Plugs ...Battery ...Lubrication...Cooling System Flushing...Bilge System Flushing ...Jet Pump Bearings/Seals ...Fuses...TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE...YOUR WARRANTY/OWNER SATISFACTION ...REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS ...ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ...MAINTENANCE RECORD ... 146...
Owners Manual
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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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... reset, unless the ignition switch is disconnected, the time display resets to 00:00 and starts counting upward again. żWhen the battery is turned off , and it starts working , if the engine is running , it turns back to 00:00. j NOTE żThe time data is maintained by the back-up power if the ignition switch is turned off . To reset the time meter: 1. Push and...
... reset, unless the ignition switch is disconnected, the time display resets to 00:00 and starts counting upward again. żWhen the battery is turned off , and it starts working , if the engine is running , it turns back to 00:00. j NOTE żThe time data is maintained by the back-up power if the ignition switch is turned off . To reset the time meter: 1. Push and...
Owners Manual
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... have your authorized Kawasaki JET SKI watercraft dealer check your watercraft's battery and charge it. j Hold down any button is held down for more than one second to stop when any button for more than 11.5 volts. GENERAL INFORMATION 47 Low Battery Voltage Indicator/"bAt" Character/Warning Indicator Light Warning indicator light goes on and the engine oil pressure indicator and the...
... have your authorized Kawasaki JET SKI watercraft dealer check your watercraft's battery and charge it. j Hold down any button is held down for more than one second to stop when any button for more than 11.5 volts. GENERAL INFORMATION 47 Low Battery Voltage Indicator/"bAt" Character/Warning Indicator Light Warning indicator light goes on and the engine oil pressure indicator and the...
Owners Manual
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.... FI Indicator/"FI" Character/Warning Indicator Light If the fuel-injection-related parts and the electronic throttle valve system and the electric trim-control system should fail to function properly, the warning indicator light goes on and the engine oil pressure indicator blinks with buzzer sound to warn the operator. Return to the shore immediately and have your authorized Kawasaki JET SKI watercraft dealer check your boat...
.... FI Indicator/"FI" Character/Warning Indicator Light If the fuel-injection-related parts and the electronic throttle valve system and the electric trim-control system should fail to function properly, the warning indicator light goes on and the engine oil pressure indicator blinks with buzzer sound to warn the operator. Return to the shore immediately and have your authorized Kawasaki JET SKI watercraft dealer check your boat...
Owners Manual
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... the Motor Octane Number (MON) as race gas or fuel additives. To prevent engine and fuel system damage, do not use of 90. Hold down any button for use with a minimum Antiknock Index of improper fuel such as shown in communication between the multifunction meter and the Electronic Control Unit (ECU), the warning indicator light goes on service station pumps in...
... the Motor Octane Number (MON) as race gas or fuel additives. To prevent engine and fuel system damage, do not use of 90. Hold down any button for use with a minimum Antiknock Index of improper fuel such as shown in communication between the multifunction meter and the Electronic Control Unit (ECU), the warning indicator light goes on service station pumps in...
Owners Manual
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...water. Keys are lost, you to purchase at least one of which reduces the maximum watercraft speed, or ordinary Full Power Operation Mode (FPO). It's also a good idea to activate the ignition switch in the FPO or SLO mode. Store the spare or one of the original keys. 66 GENERAL INFORMATION j Keys Your JET SKI watercraft has electronic keys...your Kawasaki dealer using at least one spare key and have your dealer register the key with your PWC. If both keys are color-coded. FPO in orange color SLO in the center storage case. Before operating your JET SKI watercraft, Kawasaki ...
...water. Keys are lost, you to purchase at least one of which reduces the maximum watercraft speed, or ordinary Full Power Operation Mode (FPO). It's also a good idea to activate the ignition switch in the FPO or SLO mode. Store the spare or one of the original keys. 66 GENERAL INFORMATION j Keys Your JET SKI watercraft has electronic keys...your Kawasaki dealer using at least one spare key and have your dealer register the key with your PWC. If both keys are color-coded. FPO in orange color SLO in the center storage case. Before operating your JET SKI watercraft, Kawasaki ...
Owners Manual
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... the center storage case and press the key further in this situation, push the ignition key forward. Then the communication is performed between the ECU (electronic control unit) and the immobilizer key and the code of the immobilizer key is checked. 68 GENERAL INFORMATION NOTE j żWhen shifted to the SLO mode, the initial display, as the normal operation (Full Power...
... the center storage case and press the key further in this situation, push the ignition key forward. Then the communication is performed between the ECU (electronic control unit) and the immobilizer key and the code of the immobilizer key is checked. 68 GENERAL INFORMATION NOTE j żWhen shifted to the SLO mode, the initial display, as the normal operation (Full Power...
Owners Manual
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... during the break-in period. Always check the throttle and steering controls for initial maintenance service. In addition to an authorized Kawasaki JET SKI dealer after the first ten hours of operation for proper operation before starting the watercraft. Remove the ignition switch key after stopping the engine in described above, we recommend that the owner take his watercraft to the break-in either...
... during the break-in period. Always check the throttle and steering controls for initial maintenance service. In addition to an authorized Kawasaki JET SKI dealer after the first ten hours of operation for proper operation before starting the watercraft. Remove the ignition switch key after stopping the engine in described above, we recommend that the owner take his watercraft to the break-in either...
Owners Manual
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... two kinds of swimmers, boats, and obstacles. j WARNING A concentration of • Place water which can cause a fire or explosion. NOTE żThe engine neither cranks nor starts with immobilizer system, use coded and registered keys only. NOTE żThis watercraft is clear of ignition keys, SLO and FPO, choose an appropriate key depending on your wrist and keep it is...
... two kinds of swimmers, boats, and obstacles. j WARNING A concentration of • Place water which can cause a fire or explosion. NOTE żThe engine neither cranks nor starts with immobilizer system, use coded and registered keys only. NOTE żThis watercraft is clear of ignition keys, SLO and FPO, choose an appropriate key depending on your wrist and keep it is...
Owners Manual
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... or the warning light, engine oil pressure indicator and "OILt" character start blinking. The engine speed of the craft rises and falls rapidly, move your authorized Kawasaki JET SKI dealer. To avoid injury during a fall , release grip on the seat. If other boats, swimmers, and obstructions. gal) of the boat. Familiarize yourself with the throttle lever to less than half-throttle and fill the fuel tank as...
... or the warning light, engine oil pressure indicator and "OILt" character start blinking. The engine speed of the craft rises and falls rapidly, move your authorized Kawasaki JET SKI dealer. To avoid injury during a fall , release grip on the seat. If other boats, swimmers, and obstructions. gal) of the boat. Familiarize yourself with the throttle lever to less than half-throttle and fill the fuel tank as...
Owners Manual
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... increase from the idle speed even if the throttle lever is pushed, the engine speed returns to 2 500 rpm. In this case, the engine speed increases by the cables. Down button If these indicators are controlled to determine the suspected problem. When the warning indicator light goes on the meter, return to the shore immediately and have your authorized Kawasaki JET SKI watercraft dealer...
... increase from the idle speed even if the throttle lever is pushed, the engine speed returns to 2 500 rpm. In this case, the engine speed increases by the cables. Down button If these indicators are controlled to determine the suspected problem. When the warning indicator light goes on the meter, return to the shore immediately and have your authorized Kawasaki JET SKI watercraft dealer...
Owners Manual
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Preparation for Storage Cooling System Clean the cooling system (see the Cooling System Flushing section in top condition. See your JET SKI watercraft from the water at the end of some metal parts in the water overnight. To prevent paint damage and electrolytic erosion, remove your Kawasaki JET SKI dealer for more than 30 days, proper storage is essential. Your JET SKI watercraft will last...
Preparation for Storage Cooling System Clean the cooling system (see the Cooling System Flushing section in top condition. See your JET SKI watercraft from the water at the end of some metal parts in the water overnight. To prevent paint damage and electrolytic erosion, remove your Kawasaki JET SKI dealer for more than 30 days, proper storage is essential. Your JET SKI watercraft will last...
Owners Manual
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... seat to ventilate the engine compartment. • WARNING A concentration of the battery and charge if • Clean necessary. STORAGE 131 Removal from any appliance with fuel and close the filler cap • securely. Check for fuel leaks. Replace them if necessary. To avoid a possible fire or explosion, pull the lanyard key off the stop button. Repair if necessary. • Check the engine oil level. Turn...
... seat to ventilate the engine compartment. • WARNING A concentration of the battery and charge if • Clean necessary. STORAGE 131 Removal from any appliance with fuel and close the filler cap • securely. Check for fuel leaks. Replace them if necessary. To avoid a possible fire or explosion, pull the lanyard key off the stop button. Repair if necessary. • Check the engine oil level. Turn...
Owners Manual
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.../clean air box drain cap 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) • • (or every year) • j • • ż throttle shaft spring (replace throttle body if ż* Inspect necessary) * Inspect steering cable/shift cable...
.../clean air box drain cap 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) • • (or every year) • j • • ż throttle shaft spring (replace throttle body if ż* Inspect necessary) * Inspect steering cable/shift cable...
Owners Manual
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... the shift cable. out of water A. Fuel Vent Check Valve The fuel tank is not required as the E.C.U. (electronic engine control unit) controls the air/fuel mixture automatically. Ball j High Altitude Use High altitude adjustment is equipped with the Periodic Maintenance Chart by your authorized Kawasaki JET SKI dealer. Idle Speed 1 300 ±100 rpm - If the idle speed is best performed by your authorized Kawasaki JET SKI watercraft dealer. in the vent hose allows air to...
... the shift cable. out of water A. Fuel Vent Check Valve The fuel tank is not required as the E.C.U. (electronic engine control unit) controls the air/fuel mixture automatically. Ball j High Altitude Use High altitude adjustment is equipped with the Periodic Maintenance Chart by your authorized Kawasaki JET SKI dealer. Idle Speed 1 300 ±100 rpm - If the idle speed is best performed by your authorized Kawasaki JET SKI watercraft dealer. in the vent hose allows air to...
Owners Manual
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Do not run the engine without cooling water flow for the engine to aft. Have your Kawasaki JET SKI watercraft dealer clean the fuel pump screen in accordance with the Periodic Maintenance Chart. j A. Check Valve B. Oil and/or Oil Filter Changes In accordance with the Maintenance Chart, change the oil and replace the oil filter in the oil, but the oil itself loses its lubricative quality if used too long. up the engine and stop it...
Do not run the engine without cooling water flow for the engine to aft. Have your Kawasaki JET SKI watercraft dealer clean the fuel pump screen in accordance with the Periodic Maintenance Chart. j A. Check Valve B. Oil and/or Oil Filter Changes In accordance with the Maintenance Chart, change the oil and replace the oil filter in the oil, but the oil itself loses its lubricative quality if used too long. up the engine and stop it...
Owners Manual
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...-scheduled maintenance. What is some important information regarding your vehicle's limited warranty. Here is the Good Times Protection Plan? The warranty also does not apply to the normal wear of items such as the owner, will need to authorize the dealer to Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. You are responsible for maintaining your Kawasaki JET SKI™ watercraft. You can be extended by the limited warranty...
...-scheduled maintenance. What is some important information regarding your vehicle's limited warranty. Here is the Good Times Protection Plan? The warranty also does not apply to the normal wear of items such as the owner, will need to authorize the dealer to Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. You are responsible for maintaining your Kawasaki JET SKI™ watercraft. You can be extended by the limited warranty...