2009 Kawasaki JET SKI Ultra 260X Owners Manual - Page 144

142 MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS Bilge System Flushing To prevent clogging, the bilge system should be flushed out according to the Periodic Maintenance Chart, or whenever you suspect it is blocked. Remove the handrail plate for access. • j A. Bilge Hoses B. Breather Fitteings the bilge filter hose (from the hull bottom) • Connect to the garden hose, turn the water on, and flush it out for about a minute. During this procedure, water will flow into the engine compartment. Do not allow a large amount of water to accumulate in the engine compartment. Remove the drain screws in the stern to drain the engine compartment. Connect the other hose to the garden hose, turn the water on, and flush it out for several minutes. Repeat the above two steps for the other bilge hoses. Before reconnecting the hoses to each plastic breather fitting, make sure the small breather hole in the fitting is clear. If the hole is clogged, the engine compartment will be filled with water when A. Handrail Plate B. Breather Fittings all bilge hoses at each plastic breather • Disconnect fitting. They are mounted on the rear upper corner in the engine compartment. • • •