2008 Kawasaki JET SKI STX-15F Owners Manual - Page 51

2008 Kawasaki JET SKI STX-15F Manual

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GENERAL INFORMATION 49 j Controls Steering Handlebars: A. Dipstick B. "H" (High) Line when cold C. "H" (High) Line when hot D. "L" (Low) Line when cold E. "L" (Low) Line when hot the oil level is too low, add oil to reach the Low • If Line level. Use the same type and brand of oil that A. Handlebars • is already in the engine. See Maintenance and Adjustment chapter for adding oil procedure. CAUTION Be careful not to allow any dirt or foreign materials to enter the engine. The steering handlebars function much the same as snowmobile or bicycle handlebars. Turning the handlebars will cause the watercraft to turn ONLY WHEN THE ENGINE IS RUNNING AND ONLY WHEN THE THROTTLE IS APPLIED. The handlebars are connected by a control cable to the jet pump steering nozzle at the rear of the boat.

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GENERAL INFORMATION
49
j
A. Dipstick
B. "H" (High) Line when cold
C. "H" (High) Line when hot
D. "L" (Low) Line when cold
E. "L" (Low) Line when hot
If the oil level is too low, add oil to reach the Low
Line level. Use the same type and brand of oil that
is already in the engine.
See Maintenance and Adjustment chapter for
adding oil procedure.
CAUTION
Be careful not to allow any dirt or foreign ma-
terials to enter the engine.
Controls
Steering Handlebars:
A. Handlebars
The steering handlebars function much the same
as snowmobile or bicycle handlebars. Turning the
handlebars will cause the watercraft to turn ONLY
WHEN THE ENGINE IS RUNNING AND ONLY
WHEN THE THROTTLE IS APPLIED. The han-
dlebars are connected by a control cable to the jet
pump steering nozzle at the rear of the boat.