2014 Kawasaki Jet Ski Ultra 310LX Owners Manual - Page 107

106 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • The throttle lever does not release completely. WARNING A JET SKI watercraft requires throttle (thrust) to steer and help you to avoid objects - you have no directional control when the engine is stopped. If the throttle fails, do not operate the watercraft until the source of the problem is found and corrected. 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. WARNING A concentration of gasoline fumes in the engine compartment can cause a fire or explosion. To prevent a fire or explosion, remove seat for several minutes to purge gasoline fumes from engine compartment. the watercraft in at least 0.8 m (2.5 ft) 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. j WARNING After riding, remove the ignition switch key and engine shut-off lanyard key from the watercraft to avoid unauthorized use by children or others. NOTICE A discharged battery will not provide power to start the engine. To prevent the battery from discharging, always remove the ignition key after stopping the engine. Starting the Engine Read the PRE-RIDE CHECK chapter in this manual and follow its instructions before putting the watercraft in the water. •