2012 Kawasaki JET SKI Ultra LX Owners Manual - Page 91

2012 Kawasaki JET SKI Ultra LX Manual

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 89 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 front storage compartment lid and remove the seats 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 key into the key slot in the center • Insert storage case and press the key further in. NOTE żThis watercraft is equipped with two kinds of ignition 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

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
89
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. 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.
•
Insert the ignition key into the key slot in the center
storage case and press the key further in.
NOTE
°
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