2008 Kawasaki JET SKI STX-15F Owners Manual - Page 99

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 97 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. Special Procedures Clearing Clogged Impeller: Occasionally, weeds or other debris may lodge in the impeller/jet pump, severely impairing performance. This foreign matter must be completely cleaned out for the jet pump to function properly. Shut off the engine, and beach the craft. j • WARNING Never attempt to clear the jet pump of debris while the engine is running, or a severe injury can occur. Stop the engine and pull the lanyard key off the stop button before checking the pump for debris. the lanyard key off the stop button. • Pull Place protective pad next to the boat. • Tip theaboat on port side and remove the jet pump • grate and cover, if necessary. CAUTION Always turn the boat on port side when rolling. Rolling to the starboard side can cause water in the exhaust system to run into the engine, with possible engine damage.