2008 Kawasaki JET SKI STX-15F Owners Manual - Page 98

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96 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS End of the Day Checklist j These watercraft are not meant to be left in the water for extended periods. Boats that are left in the water are hauled out periodically, the bottoms scraped and repainted with antifouling paint. Also electrolysis can cause pump failure through erosion of metal parts. First, Drain the Exhaust System: Remove the watercraft from the water. Start the engine and run it for several seconds to purge the exhaust system of excess water. Rev the engine repeatedly, until water stops coming out of the exhaust at the stern. Second, Clean the Engine Compartment: Remove the seats. If water has accumulated in the engine compartment, remove the drain screws in the stern to drain water out of the compartment. Be sure to reinstall the drain screws after draining. When the watercraft has been used at sea, rinse the engine room with fresh water. • • • CAUTION Be careful not to spray to electric equipment also prevent water from entering the air cleaner box. Fit a temporary cover to the air intake hole. you will not use the watercraft for more than one • If week, lubricate the internal engine components to • • CAUTION Never operate the engine at maximum speed out of the water. Severe engine damage may occur. Do not run the engine with the watercraft out of the water for more than 15 seconds at a time. overheating will cause engine and exhaust system damage. each use in salt water, flush the cooling • After system with fresh water (see the Cooling System Flushing section in the MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS chapter). This will help prevent build up of salt deposits and eventual cooling system blockage. • • • help prevent corrosion. If you will not use the watercraft more than two weeks, remove the battery and keep fully charged using a maintenance charger. See MAINTENANCE & ADJUSTMENT chapter. Wipe the engine compartment dry, and install the seat. When the watercraft is ready for storage, leave the seats off, or block it up with 10 mm (one half inch) spacers to aid air circulation and prevent condensation from forming. the hull, deck, water intake, and propulsion • Wash system with fresh water. Third, Clean the Outside Hull:

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96
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
j
End of the Day Checklist
These watercraft are not meant to be left in the
water for extended periods.
Boats that are left in
the water are hauled out periodically, the bottoms
scraped and repainted with antifouling paint. Also
electrolysis can cause pump failure through erosion
of metal parts.
First, Drain the Exhaust System:
•
Remove the watercraft from the water.
•
Start the engine and run it for several seconds to
purge the exhaust system of excess water. Rev
the engine repeatedly, until water stops coming
out of the exhaust at the stern.
CAUTION
Never operate the engine at maximum speed
out of the water. Severe engine damage may
occur.
Do not run the engine with the watercraft out
of the water for more than 15 seconds at a
time. overheating will cause engine and ex-
haust system damage.
•
After each use in salt water, flush the cooling
system with fresh water (see the Cooling System
Flushing section in the MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENTS chapter). This will help prevent
build up of salt deposits and eventual cooling
system blockage.
Second, Clean the Engine Compartment:
•
Remove the seats.
•
If water has accumulated in the engine compart-
ment, remove the drain screws in the stern to drain
water out of the compartment. Be sure to reinstall
the drain screws after draining.
•
When the watercraft has been used at sea, rinse
the engine room with fresh water.
CAUTION
Be careful not to spray to electric equipment
also prevent water from entering the air
cleaner box. Fit a temporary cover to the air
intake hole.
•
If you will not use the watercraft for more than one
week, lubricate the internal engine components to
help prevent corrosion.
•
If you will not use the watercraft more than two
weeks, remove the battery and keep fully charged
using a maintenance charger.
See MAINTE-
NANCE & ADJUSTMENT chapter.
•
Wipe the engine compartment dry, and install the
seat.
•
When the watercraft is ready for storage, leave the
seats off, or block it up with 10 mm (one half inch)
spacers to aid air circulation and prevent conden-
sation from forming.
Third, Clean the Outside Hull:
•
Wash the hull, deck, water intake, and propulsion
system with fresh water.