2010 Kawasaki JET SKI Ultra 260LX Owners Manual - Page 86

2010 Kawasaki JET SKI Ultra 260LX Manual

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 85 Starting the Engine the Pre-ride Checklist in this manual and • Read follow its instructions before putting the watercraft CAUTION The watercraft must be in water at least 0.8 m (2.5 ft) deep when starting to prevent jet pump damage by objects sucked up from the bottom. the seated position push the lanyard key under • In the stop button and put your left hand through the other end of the lanyard to attach it to your wrist and keep it free from handlebars so that engine stops if operator falls off. Pull the lanyard to make sure it is securely attached. j • in the water. After transporting or refueling and before starting the engine, open the front storage compartment lid and remove the seats for several minutes to ventilate the engine compartment. WARNING A concentration of gasoline fumes in the engine compartment can cause a fire or explosion. żThe engine neither cranks nor starts with the lanyard key removed from the stop button. the ignition key into the key slot in the center • Insert storage case and press the key further in. NOTE • Place the watercraft in at least 0.8 m (2.5 feet) of water which is clear of weeds and debris. Make sure the area ahead of the watercraft is clear of swimmers, boats, and obstacles. żThis watercraft is equipped with two kinds of igni- NOTE tion keys, SLO and FPO, choose an appropriate key depending on your skill. Also those keys are equipped with immobilizer system, use coded and registered keys only. Refer to the Ignition Switch section in GENERAL INFORMATION chapter for more details. sure to keep the key inserted in the slot while • Be riding the watercraft. This is important because if you lose the keys at sea you will be unable to start the engine again and may end up being stranded.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
85
j
Starting the Engine
•
Read the Pre-ride Checklist in this manual and
follow its instructions before putting the watercraft
in the water.
•
After transporting or refueling and before starting
the engine, open the front storage compartment
lid and remove the seats for several minutes to
ventilate the engine compartment.
WARNING
A concentration of gasoline fumes in the en-
gine compartment can cause a fire or explo-
sion.
•
Place the watercraft in at least 0.8 m (2.5 feet) of
water which is clear of weeds and debris. Make
sure the area ahead of the watercraft is clear of
swimmers, boats, and obstacles.
CAUTION
The watercraft must be in water at least 0.8
m (2.5 ft) deep when starting to prevent jet
pump damage by objects sucked up from the
bottom.
•
In the seated position push the lanyard key under
the stop button and put your left hand through the
other end of the lanyard to attach it to your wrist
and keep it free from handlebars so that engine
stops if operator falls off. Pull the lanyard to make
sure it is securely attached.
NOTE
ż
The engine neither cranks nor starts with the lan-
yard key removed from the stop button.
•
Insert the ignition key into the key slot in the center
storage case and press the key further in.
NOTE
ż
This watercraft is equipped with two kinds of igni-
tion keys, SLO and FPO, choose an appropriate
key depending on your skill. Also those keys are
equipped with immobilizer system, use coded and
registered keys only. Refer to the Ignition Switch
section in GENERAL INFORMATION chapter for
more details.
•
Be sure to keep the key inserted in the slot while
riding the watercraft. This is important because if
you lose the keys at sea you will be unable to start
the engine again and may end up being stranded.