2008 Kawasaki JET SKI STX-15F Owners Manual - Page 104

2008 Kawasaki JET SKI STX-15F Manual

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102 STORAGE STORAGE During the winter, or whenever your watercraft will not be in use for more than 30 days, proper storage is essential. It consists of checking and replacing missing or worn parts; lubricating parts to ensure that they do not become rusted; and, in general, preparing the watercraft so that when the time comes to use it again, it will be in top condition. See your Kawasaki JET SKI dealer for this service or do the following. Preparation for Storage Cooling System: Clean the cooling system (See the Cooling System Flushing section in the MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS chapter). When storing the watercraft in an area where the temperature drops below freezing, perform the following. j • • CAUTION Since Jet Ski personal watercraft are not designed to be docked in the water 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. To prevent paint damage and electrolytic erosion, remove your Jet Ski watercraft from the water at the end of each day's use; do not leave it in the water overnight. Your Jet Ski watercraft will last longer and look better if you remove it from the water at the end of every day's use. Discharging water in the exhaust system CAUTION Discharge water from the exhaust system after flushing the cooling system. Water remaining in the exhaust system during cold weather could freeze and damage the exhaust pipe. flushing, remove the cooling water hose from • After the fitting on the engine output cover at the rear of the engine. Lead the hose to the lowest level in the engine room so that water remaining in the exhaust pipe drains out.

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102
STORAGE
j
STORAGE
During the winter, or whenever your watercraft will
not be in use for more than 30 days, proper stor-
age is essential. It consists of checking and replac-
ing missing or worn parts; lubricating parts to en-
sure that they do not become rusted; and, in gen-
eral, preparing the watercraft so that when the time
comes to use it again, it will be in top condition. See
your Kawasaki JET SKI dealer for this service or do
the following.
CAUTION
Since Jet Ski personal watercraft are not
designed to be docked in the water for ex-
tended
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. To prevent paint
damage and electrolytic erosion,
remove
your Jet Ski watercraft from the water at the
end of each day’s use; do not leave it in the
water overnight. Your Jet Ski watercraft will
last longer and look better if you remove it
from the water at the end of every day’s use.
Preparation for Storage
Cooling System:
•
Clean the cooling system (See the Cooling Sys-
tem Flushing section in the MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENTS chapter).
•
When storing the watercraft in an area where the
temperature drops below freezing, perform the fol-
lowing.
Discharging water in the exhaust system
CAUTION
Discharge water from the exhaust system af-
ter flushing the cooling system.
Water remaining in the exhaust system dur-
ing cold weather could freeze and damage
the exhaust pipe.
•
After flushing, remove the cooling water hose from
the fitting on the engine output cover at the rear
of the engine. Lead the hose to the lowest level
in the engine room so that water remaining in the
exhaust pipe drains out.