2012 Kawasaki JET SKI STX-15F Owners Manual - Page 82

2012 Kawasaki JET SKI STX-15F Manual

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80 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS NOTICE Starting the Engine the Pre-ride Checklist in this manual and • Read follow its instructions before putting the watercraft transporting or refueling and before starting • After the engine, open the storage compartment lid, remove the seats and take out the storage pocket for several minutes to ventilate the engine compartment. in the water. Operation in shallow or debris-laden water can allow objects or sand from the bottom to be sucked into the jet pump, damaging the impeller and possibly clogging cooling hoses which can cause severe engine damage from overheating. To prevent sucking objects and/or sand into the jet pump, the watercraft must be in water at least 0.8 m (2.5 ft) deep when starting. Do not operate in shallow or debris-laden water or run the watercraft onto the shore. 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 WARNING A concentration of gasoline fumes in the engine compartment can cause a fire or explosion. To prevent a fire or explosion, remove the seat to vent the engine compartment. the watercraft in at least 0.8 m (2.5 feet) of • Place water which is clear of weeds and debris. Make sure the area ahead of the watercraft is clear of swimmers, boats, and obstacles. NOTE żThe engine neither cranks nor starts with the lanyard key removed from the stop button. the ignition switch key to the switch with • Attach the arrow forward and while pushing the key turn it to the "ON" position. Be sure to remove the key immediately and store it in the front storage pocket.

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80
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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 storage compartment lid, re-
move the seats and take out the storage pocket
for several minutes to ventilate the engine com-
partment.
WARNING
A concentration of gasoline fumes in the en-
gine compartment can cause a fire or explo-
sion. To prevent a fire or explosion, remove
the seat to vent the engine compartment.
•
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.
NOTICE
Operation in shallow or debris-laden water
can allow objects or sand from the bottom
to be sucked into the jet pump, damaging
the impeller and possibly clogging cooling
hoses which can cause severe engine dam-
age from overheating.
To prevent sucking
objects and/or sand into the jet pump, the
watercraft must be in water at least 0.8 m
(2.5 ft) deep when starting. Do not operate
in shallow or debris-laden water or run the
watercraft onto the shore.
•
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
°
The engine neither cranks nor starts with the lan-
yard key removed from the stop button.
•
Attach the ignition switch key to the switch with
the arrow forward and while pushing the key turn
it to the "ON" position.
Be sure to remove the
key immediately and store it in the front storage
pocket.