2009 Kawasaki JET SKI Ultra 260X Owners Manual - Page 68

2009 Kawasaki JET SKI Ultra 260X Manual

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66 GENERAL INFORMATION j Bilge Systems This watercraft is equipped with a jet vacuum drainage system at the rear end of the engine compartment. This system utilizes the water jet for propulsion to drain the bilge in the engine compartment. This system functions when the engine is running on the water. Drain Screws There are two drain screws in the stern to drain water accumulated in the engine compartment. Open them only when the craft is out of the water. CAUTION Before launching be sure to securely tighten the screws to avoid flooding and swamping the craft. CAUTION Check the function of the bilge system at regular interval according to the Periodic Maintenance Chart. Refer to the MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS chapter. Clear debris from the pump inlets. WARNING The capacity of the bilge pumping system is not designed to drain the craft in the case of damage. NOTE żTo drain any water remaining in the bilge, remove the drain screws at the rear end when the craft is out of the water. A. Drain Screws

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66
GENERAL INFORMATION
j
Bilge Systems
This watercraft is equipped with a jet vacuum
drainage system at the rear end of the engine
compartment. This system utilizes the water jet for
propulsion to drain the bilge in the engine compart-
ment.
This system functions when the engine is
running on the water.
CAUTION
Check the function of the bilge system at reg-
ular interval according to the Periodic Main-
tenance Chart. Refer to the MAINTENANCE
AND ADJUSTMENTS chapter.
Clear debris
from the pump inlets.
WARNING
The capacity of the bilge pumping system is
not designed to drain the craft in the case of
damage.
NOTE
°
To drain any water remaining in the bilge, remove
the drain screws at the rear end when the craft is
out of the water.
Drain Screws
There are two drain screws in the stern to drain wa-
ter accumulated in the engine compartment. Open
them only when the craft is out of the water.
CAUTION
Before launching be sure to securely tighten
the screws to avoid flooding and swamping
the craft.
A. Drain Screws