2015 Kawasaki JET SKI Ultra LX Owners Manual - Page 94

jOPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 93 NOTICE When starting the engine or riding, the watercraft must be in water at least 0.8 m (2.5 ft) deep. Sand or debris from the bottom may be drawn into the jet pump and damage the pump and impeller, and possibly clog cooling lines. If operating in shallow or debris-laden water, objects or sand from the bottom can get sucked in damaging the impeller and possibly clogging cooling hoses which can cause severe engine damage from overheating. Avoid beaching the watercraft. Stones and sand can scratch the hull and be drawn into the jet pump, causing damage to the impeller. that stopping the engine causes you • Remember to lose steering control, so cut the engine only after you have reduced speed and maneuvered into your final approaching position. You cannot make any emergency maneuvers with the engine stopped. WARNING Maintaining hold of the handlebar during a fall may cause you strike the watercraft, resulting in injury. To avoid injury during a fall, release your grip on the handlebar. from the rear of the craft. Push the lan• Reboard yard key under the stop button, and push the start button to start the engine. Righting the Capsized Watercraft If the watercraft should capsize, the engine is stopped by the lanyard key being pulled off of the stop button by the operator. Use the following procedure immediately to right the craft. j WARNING This watercraft will not self-right if capsized, leaving the operator and passengers stranded. To avoid being stranded in the case of capsizing, be sure you know the proper righting procedure. sure the engine is stopped. If it is not • Make stopped, immediately pull the lanyard key off the stop button or push the stop button to stop the engine. Fall Recovery If the operator falls off the craft, the lanyard key is pulled off of the stop button and the engine is stopped immediately.