2015 Kawasaki Jet Ski Ultra 310R Owners Manual - Page 108

jOPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 107 NOTICE starting the engine or riding, the wa• When tercraft 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. ○This NOTE • • the seated position push the lanyard key un• In der the stop button and put your left hand through the other end of the lanyard to attach it to your wrist. Pull the lanyard to make sure it is securely attached and keep it free from the handlebars so that the engine stops if the driver falls off. watercraft is equipped with two kinds of ignition keys, SLO and FPO. Choose an appropriate key depending on your skill. These keys are equipped with an immobilizer system. Only use coded and registered keys. Refer to the Ignition Switch section in GENERAL INFORMATION chapter for more details. ○The watercraft is equipped with a vehicle-down sensor, which causes the engine to stop automatically and the warning indicator light to illuminate and the engine warning indicator and the "FI" character blink when the watercraft has capsized and the start button is pushed in. If the watercraft has capsized and been righted within 3 minutes, push the start button to start the engine. If the watercraft has capsized for more than 3 minutes, after righting the watercraft, first push the key and then push the start button to start the engine. sure to keep the key inserted in the slot while • Be riding the watercraft. This is important because if j ○The 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. the engine is not started within three minutes, • If the ignition switch turns off automatically. NOTE • you lose the keys at sea you will be unable to start the engine again and may end up being stranded. With your left hand, push the green start button and release it when the engine starts. If the engine does not start within 5 seconds, release the button. Wait 15 seconds before trying again. If the engine does not start after several attempts, see the IN AN EMERGENCY chapter.