2013 Kawasaki JET SKI Ultra LX Owners Manual - Page 121

STORAGE 119 it should be given a slow charge (one ampere or less) about once a month. Keep the battery well charged especially during cold weather. Cleaning Wash the exterior and dry it thoroughly. • • Engine Mount Bracket Bolts Tighten all engine mount bracket bolts. NOTICE Harsh cleaning solvents may attack the surface or smear the colors. To preserve the finish, use only a mild detergent in water to wash the watercraft. spray all exposed metal parts with a pene• Lightly trating rust inhibitor, such as WD40 or BEL-RAY 6 NOTE j żWe recommend that you have this service done Jet Pump Bearings/Seals by your authorized dealer since it requires special tools. NOTICE Major engine damage can occur if the jet pump bearings fail due to lack of maintenance or if water remains in the pump during prolonged storage and corrodes the bearings. To prevent premature jet pump bearing failure, follow the service schedule on page 151 and have the bearings serviced prior to prolonged storage. Have your Kawasaki dealer service the jet pump bearings and seals before any prolonged storage to remove any water that may be left in the pump. Prolonged exposure to stagnant water will cause the bearings to corrode and fail prematurely. Major engine damage can occur if the jet pump bearings fail due to lack of maintenance. • • in 1 to prevent corrosion. Remove the seats, or block it up with 10 mm (one half inch) spacers to insure adequate ventilation and prevent condensation from forming. Cover the watercraft and store it in a clean, dry place. NOTICE Water left in the footwells can cause the paint to bubble and peel, and the mat to peel off the deck. Do not allow water to collect in the footwells during storage. If the watercraft is left outside, even covered, water can collect in the footwells on either side of the seat. If the watercraft is left on a trailer, raise the trailer tongue so that water cannot accumulate in the footwells. Semi-gloss Finish To clean the semi-gloss finish;