2008 Kawasaki JET SKI STX-15F Owners Manual - Page 53

2008 Kawasaki JET SKI STX-15F Manual

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GENERAL INFORMATION 51 Important Information for Handlebar Cover: The fuel tank vent hose is routed in the handlebar cover and improper installation of the handlebar cover can allow the vent hose to be kinked, pinched or plugged creating the possibility of a fuel leak resulting in fire or explosion. j WARNING Improper installation of the handlebar cover can allow the fuel tank vent hose to be kinked, pinched, or plugged creating the possibility of a fuel leak resulting in fire or explosion. See your authorized Kawasaki JET SKI watercraft dealer, if you must remove/install the handlebar or handlebar cover. Stop Button: The stop button is in the case on the left hand side of the handlebar. The stop button is red and marked "STOP." Pushing the stop button turns off the engine. The engine is also stopped by pulling the engine shut-off lanyard key off the stop button. After riding, remove the engine shut-off lanyard key from watercraft to avoid unauthorized use by children or others. A. Stop Button B. Lanyard Key Start Button: The start button is in the case on the left hand side of the handlebar. The start button is green and is marked "START." Pushing the start button with the engine shut-off lanyard key pushed under the stop button starts the engine. Release it when the engine starts. Without the lanyard key the engine neither cranks nor starts. CAUTION Do not push the "START" button while the engine is running or while the starter is still spinning, as it will hasten starter wear and may cause the starter to jam.

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GENERAL INFORMATION
51
j
Important Information for Handlebar Cover:
The fuel tank vent hose is routed in the handle-
bar cover and improper installation of the handlebar
cover can allow the vent hose to be kinked, pinched
or plugged creating the possibility of a fuel leak re-
sulting in fire or explosion.
WARNING
Improper installation of the handlebar cover
can allow the fuel tank vent hose to be
kinked, pinched, or plugged creating the
possibility of a fuel leak resulting in fire or
explosion.
See your authorized Kawasaki
JET SKI watercraft dealer, if you must re-
move/install
the
handlebar
or
handlebar
cover.
Stop Button:
The stop button is in the case on the left hand side
of the handlebar. The stop button is red and marked
“STOP." Pushing the stop button turns off the engine.
The engine is also stopped by pulling the engine
shut-off lanyard key off the stop button.
After riding, remove the engine shut-off lanyard
key from watercraft to avoid unauthorized use by
children or others.
A. Stop Button
B. Lanyard Key
Start Button:
The start button is in the case on the left hand side
of the handlebar. The start button is green and is
marked “START." Pushing the start button with the
engine shut-off lanyard key pushed under the stop
button starts the engine. Release it when the engine
starts. Without the lanyard key the engine neither
cranks nor starts.
CAUTION
Do not push the "START" button while the
engine is running or while the starter is still
spinning, as it will hasten starter wear and
may cause the starter to jam.