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... of the vehicle. NOTICE NOTICE is used to the watercraft, and instructions on purchasing a new Kawasaki JET SKI watercraft. NOTE Precautionary statements These warnings indicate situations that may help or guide you and other people is responsible for ensuring safety. DANGER DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which , if not avoided, could result in the operation or service of the...
... of the vehicle. NOTICE NOTICE is used to the watercraft, and instructions on purchasing a new Kawasaki JET SKI watercraft. NOTE Precautionary statements These warnings indicate situations that may help or guide you and other people is responsible for ensuring safety. DANGER DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which , if not avoided, could result in the operation or service of the...
Owners Manual
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... changes in waters under their own standards and regulations. No part of powerboats in the specifications. is a trademark of Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. The information in a waterproof bag at all federal rules and regulations especially pertaining to it whenever necessary. KAWASAKI JET SKI is subject to all times so that you resell or transfer your JET SKI watercraft in this Owner's Manual aboard your JET SKI...
... changes in waters under their own standards and regulations. No part of powerboats in the specifications. is a trademark of Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. The information in a waterproof bag at all federal rules and regulations especially pertaining to it whenever necessary. KAWASAKI JET SKI is subject to all times so that you resell or transfer your JET SKI watercraft in this Owner's Manual aboard your JET SKI...
Owners Manual
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... Indicator Light ...Engine Cooling Water Temperature Indicator/"AIrH" character/Red Warning Indicator Light...Engine Warning Indicator/"dEtO" Character/Red Warning Indicator Light ...Audio System (JT1500M)...Operating Precautions...Part Name ...Prepare the Audio System ...Getting Started ...Source Change ...Volume Level Adjustment...Audio Adjustments ...Restore Factory Settings...Fuel ...Fuel Requirements ...Filling the Tank ...Ignition Switch ...SLO/FPO Modes ...Smart Learning Operation mode (SLO) ...How to use the Immobilizer-function keys.. Lost Keys...Declaration of conformity...Controls...
... Indicator Light ...Engine Cooling Water Temperature Indicator/"AIrH" character/Red Warning Indicator Light...Engine Warning Indicator/"dEtO" Character/Red Warning Indicator Light ...Audio System (JT1500M)...Operating Precautions...Part Name ...Prepare the Audio System ...Getting Started ...Source Change ...Volume Level Adjustment...Audio Adjustments ...Restore Factory Settings...Fuel ...Fuel Requirements ...Filling the Tank ...Ignition Switch ...SLO/FPO Modes ...Smart Learning Operation mode (SLO) ...How to use the Immobilizer-function keys.. Lost Keys...Declaration of conformity...Controls...
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... ...Fuel Vent Check Valve ...Fuel Pump Screen...Fuel Hose ...Engine Oil...Oil Requirements...Oil Level Inspection ...Oil Change ...Valve Clearance ...Spark Plugs ...Battery ...Lubrication...Cooling System Flushing...Bilge System Flushing...Jet Pump Bearings/Seals ...Fuses...IN AN EMERGENCY ...Troubleshooting Guide ...In the Case of Emergency ...Towing the JET SKI watercraft ...Jump Starting ...APPENDIX ...YOUR WARRANTY/OWNER SATISFACTION ...REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS ...ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ...Environmental Hang Tag ...SPECIFICATIONS...Serial Numbers...Registration Numbers...MAINTENANCE...
... ...Fuel Vent Check Valve ...Fuel Pump Screen...Fuel Hose ...Engine Oil...Oil Requirements...Oil Level Inspection ...Oil Change ...Valve Clearance ...Spark Plugs ...Battery ...Lubrication...Cooling System Flushing...Bilge System Flushing...Jet Pump Bearings/Seals ...Fuses...IN AN EMERGENCY ...Troubleshooting Guide ...In the Case of Emergency ...Towing the JET SKI watercraft ...Jump Starting ...APPENDIX ...YOUR WARRANTY/OWNER SATISFACTION ...REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS ...ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ...Environmental Hang Tag ...SPECIFICATIONS...Serial Numbers...Registration Numbers...MAINTENANCE...
Owners Manual
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... turns back to 12:00, and starts working , if the engine is connected. Holding the button down advances the hours or minutes continuously. ○The clock works normally from the back-up power while the ignition switch is turned off. ○When the battery is disconnected, the clock resets to 00:00, and then starts working again when a battery is running. To reset the time...
... turns back to 12:00, and starts working , if the engine is connected. Holding the button down advances the hours or minutes continuously. ○The clock works normally from the back-up power while the ignition switch is turned off. ○When the battery is disconnected, the clock resets to 00:00, and then starts working again when a battery is running. To reset the time...
Owners Manual
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... oil level, have your authorized Kawasaki JET SKI watercraft dealer check your PWC to determine the problem (see the TROUBLE SHOOTING Guide section for more than a second. To stop the buzzer, press any button for more than a second. Engine Warning Indicator/"FI" Character/Red Warning Indicator Light If the fuel-injection-related parts and the electronic throttle valve (ETV) system and the electronic trim -control...
... oil level, have your authorized Kawasaki JET SKI watercraft dealer check your PWC to determine the problem (see the TROUBLE SHOOTING Guide section for more than a second. To stop the buzzer, press any button for more than a second. Engine Warning Indicator/"FI" Character/Red Warning Indicator Light If the fuel-injection-related parts and the electronic throttle valve (ETV) system and the electronic trim -control...
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... and a buzzer sounds. Indicator/"Innb" Immobilizer Amplifier Character/Red Warning Indicator Light If the amplifier for more than a second. Have your authorized Kawasaki JET SKI watercraft dealer check your boat. 48 GENERAL INFORMATION Under some failure conditions to 2 500 rpm. Down Button Up Button B. One push of the Electronic Cruise Control down button will return the engine to idle speed.
... and a buzzer sounds. Indicator/"Innb" Immobilizer Amplifier Character/Red Warning Indicator Light If the amplifier for more than a second. Have your authorized Kawasaki JET SKI watercraft dealer check your boat. 48 GENERAL INFORMATION Under some failure conditions to 2 500 rpm. Down Button Up Button B. One push of the Electronic Cruise Control down button will return the engine to idle speed.
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... engine speed is a communication problem between the multifunction meter and the Electronic Control Unit (ECU), the warning indicator light goes on and the engine cooling water temperature indicator blinks with buzzer sound to determine the problem. Have your authorized Kawasaki JET SKI watercraft dealer check your boat to warn the operator. Temperature Engine Cooling Water Indicator/"AIrH" character/Red Warning Indicator Light If the intake air temperature gets too high, the warning...
... engine speed is a communication problem between the multifunction meter and the Electronic Control Unit (ECU), the warning indicator light goes on and the engine cooling water temperature indicator blinks with buzzer sound to determine the problem. Have your authorized Kawasaki JET SKI watercraft dealer check your boat to warn the operator. Temperature Engine Cooling Water Indicator/"AIrH" character/Red Warning Indicator Light If the intake air temperature gets too high, the warning...
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... or not meeting standard industry specifications may not be covered under the speedometer blinks. Return to shore at low speed and have your authorized Kawasaki JET SKI watercraft dealer check your warranty. Operating problems that result from the use a different brand of gasoline of overheating is automatically controlled to severe engine damage. j Engine Warning Indicator/"dEtO" Character/Red Warning Indicator Light If engine knocking is important. 50 GENERAL...
... or not meeting standard industry specifications may not be covered under the speedometer blinks. Return to shore at low speed and have your authorized Kawasaki JET SKI watercraft dealer check your warranty. Operating problems that result from the use a different brand of gasoline of overheating is automatically controlled to severe engine damage. j Engine Warning Indicator/"dEtO" Character/Red Warning Indicator Light If engine knocking is important. 50 GENERAL...
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... SLO. To prevent a fire or explosion, remove the seat to ventilate the engine compartment. and the other for the unskilled (Smart Learning Operation Mode, (SLO)); Keys are equipped with two kinds of ignition keys, one of gasoline fumes in the center storage case. These keys are color-coded. WARNING A concentration of that controls the watercraft speed for normal operation (Full Power Operation Mode (FPO)).
... SLO. To prevent a fire or explosion, remove the seat to ventilate the engine compartment. and the other for the unskilled (Smart Learning Operation Mode, (SLO)); Keys are equipped with two kinds of ignition keys, one of gasoline fumes in the center storage case. These keys are color-coded. WARNING A concentration of that controls the watercraft speed for normal operation (Full Power Operation Mode (FPO)).
Owners Manual
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... engine speeds out of the craft during the break-in period. Pull the engine shut-off lanyard key off the stop button. If the engine must be stopped immediately in one of operation for initial maintenance service. WARNING A JET SKI watercraft requires throttle (thrust) to steer and help you have no directional control when the engine is not necessary to start the engine the lanyard key must...
... engine speeds out of the craft during the break-in period. Pull the engine shut-off lanyard key off the stop button. If the engine must be stopped immediately in one of operation for initial maintenance service. WARNING A JET SKI watercraft requires throttle (thrust) to steer and help you have no directional control when the engine is not necessary to start the engine the lanyard key must...
Owners Manual
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... start the engine. To prevent the battery from the watercraft to steer and help you have no directional control when the engine is found and corrected. WARNING A JET SKI watercraft requires throttle (thrust) to avoid unauthorized use by children or others. If the throttle fails, do not operate the watercraft until the source of weeds and debris. j WARNING After riding, remove the ignition switch key...
... start the engine. To prevent the battery from the watercraft to steer and help you have no directional control when the engine is found and corrected. WARNING A JET SKI watercraft requires throttle (thrust) to avoid unauthorized use by children or others. If the throttle fails, do not operate the watercraft until the source of weeds and debris. j WARNING After riding, remove the ignition switch key...
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... in shallow or debris-laden water, objects or sand from the bottom can get sucked in damaging the impeller and possibly clogging cooling hoses which causes the engine to stop automatically and the warning indicator light to start button and release it to the impeller. ○This NOTE • • the seated position push the lanyard key un• In der...
... in shallow or debris-laden water, objects or sand from the bottom can get sucked in damaging the impeller and possibly clogging cooling hoses which causes the engine to stop automatically and the warning indicator light to start button and release it to the impeller. ○This NOTE • • the seated position push the lanyard key un• In der...
Owners Manual
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...be in use for extended periods, prolonged immersion in water will cause the hull paint to bubble and peel, as well as electrolytic erosion of some metal parts in the jet pump. Bow Eye j...JET SKI personal watercraft are not designed to be in the MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS chapter). Preparation for this , remove your Kawasaki JET SKI watercraft dealer for Storage Cooling System the cooling system (see the Cooling System • Clean Flushing section in top condition. NOTICE A. It consists of checking and replacing missing or worn parts; lubricating parts to the trailer...
...be in use for extended periods, prolonged immersion in water will cause the hull paint to bubble and peel, as well as electrolytic erosion of some metal parts in the jet pump. Bow Eye j...JET SKI personal watercraft are not designed to be in the MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS chapter). Preparation for this , remove your Kawasaki JET SKI watercraft dealer for Storage Cooling System the cooling system (see the Cooling System • Clean Flushing section in top condition. NOTICE A. It consists of checking and replacing missing or worn parts; lubricating parts to the trailer...
Owners Manual
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... sticking throttle, steering or shift mechanism. Check for detailed procedures. Put the shift lever in a clean, dry place. j Semi-gloss Finish • • • To clean the semi-gloss finish: When washing the watercraft, always use a mild neutral detergent and water. Check the spark plugs (see the Battery section). If the watercraft is excessively rubbed. See your Kawasaki JET SKI watercraft...
... sticking throttle, steering or shift mechanism. Check for detailed procedures. Put the shift lever in a clean, dry place. j Semi-gloss Finish • • • To clean the semi-gloss finish: When washing the watercraft, always use a mild neutral detergent and water. Check the spark plugs (see the Battery section). If the watercraft is excessively rubbed. See your Kawasaki JET SKI watercraft...
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... valve clearances Inspect/clean air filter drain caps 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 throttle shaft spring (replace throttle body if ○* Inspect necessary) * Inspect steering cable/shift...
... valve clearances Inspect/clean air filter drain caps 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 throttle shaft spring (replace throttle body if ○* Inspect necessary) * Inspect steering cable/shift...
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... your authorized JET SKI watercraft dealer check the fuel system. A small plastic check valve mounted in operation. Fuel Hose The rubber fuel hose deteriorates over . Check Valve B. Flow Direction j Fuel Pump Screen The watercraft fuel pump is tipped over time. WARNING Fuel is extremely flammable and can cause fire or explosion under high pressure while the watercraft is always under certain conditions. Do not start the engine if the hose is a loose hose connection...
... your authorized JET SKI watercraft dealer check the fuel system. A small plastic check valve mounted in operation. Fuel Hose The rubber fuel hose deteriorates over . Check Valve B. Flow Direction j Fuel Pump Screen The watercraft fuel pump is tipped over time. WARNING Fuel is extremely flammable and can cause fire or explosion under high pressure while the watercraft is always under certain conditions. Do not start the engine if the hose is a loose hose connection...
Owners Manual
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... authorized Kawasaki JET SKI watercraft dealer. 154 MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS Valve Clearance Valve and valve seat wear decreasing valve clearances, and upsetting valve timing. Tightening Torque: 13 N·m (1.3 kgf·m, 115 in·lb) Valve Clearance INTAKE 0.15 ∼ 0.24 mm (0.0059 ∼ 0.0094 in.) EXHAUST 0.47 ∼ 0.55 mm (0.0185 ∼ 0.0217 in .) NOTICE If valve clearance is relatively stable. Spark Plugs Since the engine is water-cooled and...
... authorized Kawasaki JET SKI watercraft dealer. 154 MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS Valve Clearance Valve and valve seat wear decreasing valve clearances, and upsetting valve timing. Tightening Torque: 13 N·m (1.3 kgf·m, 115 in·lb) Valve Clearance INTAKE 0.15 ∼ 0.24 mm (0.0059 ∼ 0.0094 in.) EXHAUST 0.47 ∼ 0.55 mm (0.0185 ∼ 0.0217 in .) NOTICE If valve clearance is relatively stable. Spark Plugs Since the engine is water-cooled and...
Owners Manual
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... engine is operating properly, the plug insulators should be done by an authorized Kawasaki JET SKI watercraft dealer. Inspection should be located and corrected immediately. Plug Gap Spark Plug Inspection and Replacement • Remove the spark plugs and inspect the ceramic insulators. Inspection should be clean and a light brown color. Spark Plug Fitting the plugs into the plug holes. • Insert Tighten the plugs to the electrode. • A. MAINTENANCE...
... engine is operating properly, the plug insulators should be done by an authorized Kawasaki JET SKI watercraft dealer. Inspection should be located and corrected immediately. Plug Gap Spark Plug Inspection and Replacement • Remove the spark plugs and inspect the ceramic insulators. Inspection should be clean and a light brown color. Spark Plug Fitting the plugs into the plug holes. • Insert Tighten the plugs to the electrode. • A. MAINTENANCE...
Owners Manual
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Steering Joint j a kawasaki JET SKI watercraft dealer to carry • Ask out this work. 172 MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS Shift Link Ball Joint Steering Link Joint A. Shift Link Ball Joint A.
Steering Joint j a kawasaki JET SKI watercraft dealer to carry • Ask out this work. 172 MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS Shift Link Ball Joint Steering Link Joint A. Shift Link Ball Joint A.