2009 Kawasaki JET SKI Ultra 260X Owners Manual - Page 83

2009 Kawasaki JET SKI Ultra 260X Manual

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 81 Pre-ride Checklist Each day before using the watercraft, check the following items: Check Outside Craft: Ƒ CLEAN PUMP - Clear the water inlet, jet pump, and drive shaft of foreign objects. Ƒ PUMP COVER TIGHT - Check the jet pump cover and inlet grate for looseness. Tighten the mounting bolts, if needed. Ƒ HULL DAMAGE - Inspect the hull for damage. Ƒ DRAIN SCREWS - Check that the drain screws in the stern are securely installed. Ƒ STEERING-Check the operation of the steering for binding, rough spots, or excessive play. Adjust the cable if needed (see the Control Cable Adjustments section in the MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS chapter). The steering cable is sealed at both ends and does not need lubrication. If the seals are damaged, the cable must be replaced. Ƒ SHIFT LEVER - Check the operation of the shift lever for binding, rough spots or excessive play. Adjust the cable if needed (see the Control Cable Adjustments section in the MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS chapter). Check Inside Craft: Cable Adjustments section in the MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS chapter). The throttle lever must return to the fully closed position when released. j WARNING If the throttle does not return freely and completely, it may cause loss of control. Ƒ VENTILATE ENGINE COMPARTMENT - Open the front storage case lid, remove the seats and keep open for several minutes to purge gasoline fumes from the engine compartment. WARNING A concentration of gasoline fumes in the engine compartment can cause a fire or explosion. Ƒ BATTERY TERMINALS - Check the battery terminal screws for tightness, and make sure terminal covers are in place. WARNING Loose battery cables can create sparks which can cause a fire or explosion resulting in injury or death. Make sure the battery terminal screws are tightened securely and the covers are installed over the terminals. Ƒ THROTTLE CONTROL - Check the operation of the throttle for binding, rough spots or excessive play. Adjust the cable if needed (see the Control Ƒ FIRE EXTINGUISHER - Check your fire extinguisher for a full charge.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
81
j
Pre-ride Checklist
Each day before using the watercraft, check the
following items:
Check Outside Craft:
´
CLEAN PUMP - Clear the water inlet, jet pump,
and drive shaft of foreign objects.
´
PUMP COVER TIGHT - Check the jet pump cover
and inlet grate for looseness. Tighten the mount-
ing bolts, if needed.
´
HULL DAMAGE - Inspect the hull for damage.
´
DRAIN SCREWS - Check that the drain screws in
the stern are securely installed.
´
STEERING-Check the operation of the steering
for binding, rough spots, or excessive play.
Ad-
just the cable if needed (see the Control Cable
Adjustments section in the MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENTS chapter). The steering cable is
sealed at both ends and does not need lubrica-
tion. If the seals are damaged, the cable must be
replaced.
´
SHIFT LEVER - Check the operation of the shift
lever for binding, rough spots or excessive play.
Adjust the cable if needed (see the Control Cable
Adjustments section in the MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENTS chapter).
Check Inside Craft:
´
THROTTLE CONTROL - Check the operation of
the throttle for binding, rough spots or excessive
play. Adjust the cable if needed (see the Control
Cable Adjustments section in the MAINTENANCE
AND ADJUSTMENTS chapter). The throttle lever
must return to the fully closed position when re-
leased.
WARNING
If the throttle does not return freely and com-
pletely, it may cause loss of control.
´
VENTILATE ENGINE COMPARTMENT - Open
the front storage case lid, remove the seats and
keep open for several minutes to purge gasoline
fumes from the engine compartment.
WARNING
A concentration of gasoline fumes in the en-
gine compartment can cause a fire or explo-
sion.
´
BATTERY TERMINALS - Check the battery termi-
nal screws for tightness, and make sure terminal
covers are in place.
WARNING
Loose
battery
cables
can
create
sparks
which can cause a fire or explosion resulting
in injury or death.
Make sure the battery
terminal screws are tightened securely and
the covers are installed over the terminals.
´
FIRE EXTINGUISHER - Check your fire extin-
guisher for a full charge.