2008 Kawasaki JET SKI STX-15F Owners Manual - Page 54

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52 GENERAL INFORMATION j Refer to the MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS chapter for the throttle cable adjustment procedure. A. Start Button B. Lanyard Key żFor the engine to start, the ignition switch must be NOTE A. Throttle Lever turned to the "ON" position and the engine shut-off lanyard key must be pushed under the stop button. żRefer to the Starting the Engine section in the Operating Instructions chapter. Throttle Lever: The throttle lever is located on the right hand side of the handlebar. Squeezing the lever towards the handlebar grip increases engine speed. When released, spring pressure returns the lever to the idle position. Always check that the throttle lever returns normally before starting the engine. In addition, there must be adequate throttle cable play. Ignition Switch: The ignition switch is located under the center storage case lid. It is a 2-position, key operated switch. The key can be removed when in the "OFF" and "ON" positions. Remove the key immediately after turning the ignition switch on and store it in the storage case in front of the seat. Be sure to turn the ignition switch off after stopping the engine to prevent the battery from discharging. Whenever the watercraft is not in use, turn the key "OFF" and remove it to prevent unauthorized use.

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52
GENERAL INFORMATION
j
A. Start Button
B. Lanyard Key
NOTE
ż
For the engine to start, the ignition switch must be
turned to the "ON" position and the engine shut-off
lanyard key must be pushed under the stop button.
ż
Refer to the Starting the Engine section in the Op-
erating Instructions chapter.
Throttle Lever:
The throttle lever is located on the right hand side
of the handlebar. Squeezing the lever towards the
handlebar grip increases engine speed. When re-
leased, spring pressure returns the lever to the idle
position.
Always check that the throttle lever re-
turns normally before starting the engine.
In ad-
dition, there must be adequate throttle cable play.
Refer to the MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS
chapter for the throttle cable adjustment procedure.
A. Throttle Lever
Ignition Switch:
The ignition switch is located under the center stor-
age case lid. It is a 2–position, key operated switch.
The key can be removed when in the “OFF" and
“ON" positions. Remove the key immediately after
turning the ignition switch on and store it in the stor-
age case in front of the seat. Be sure to turn the ig-
nition switch off after stopping the engine to prevent
the battery from discharging. Whenever the water-
craft is not in use, turn the key “OFF" and remove it
to prevent unauthorized use.