2013 Kawasaki JET SKI Ultra LX Owners Manual - Page 123

STORAGE 121 the terminals of the battery and charge if • Clean necessary. Install the battery (see the Battery secthe engine oil level. Fill the specified oil if • Check necessary. • • tion). Check the fire extinguisher for a full charge. Fill the fuel tank with fuel and close the filler cap securely. DANGER Exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide, a colorless, odorless poisonous gas. Inhaling carbon monoxide can cause serious brain injury or death. DO NOT run the engine in enclosed areas. Operate only in a well-ventilated area. the engine and run it for 15 seconds. Check • Start for fuel, oil and exhaust leaks. Any leaks must be repaired. j WARNING Gasoline is extremely flammable and can be explosive under certain conditions. To avoid a possible fire or explosion, pull the lanyard key off the stop button. Do not smoke. Make sure the area is well ventilated and free from any source of flame or sparks; this includes any appliance with a pilot light. transporting or refueling and before starting • After the engine, open the front storage case lid and remove the seats for several minutes to ventilate the engine compartment. NOTICE Running the engine with the watercraft out of the water for more than 15 seconds at a time will cause overheating resulting in engine and exhaust system damage. To prevent engine and exhaust system damage, do not run the engine with the watercraft out of the water for more than 15 seconds at a time. Never operate the engine at maximum speed out of the water. the seats, making sure that they are locked • Install in place. 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. • Check for fuel leaks. Repair if necessary.