2013 Kawasaki JET SKI Ultra LX Owners Manual - Page 150

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148 MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS Cooling System Flushing To prevent sand or salt deposits from accumulating in the cooling system, it must be flushed occasionally. Flush the system according to the Periodic Maintenance Chart, after each use in salt water, or whenever there is reduced water flow from the bypass outlet on the right side of the hull. This procedure is also used to provide auxiliary cooling when needed (for example during engine oil change). The intake for the auxiliary water supply is provided on the fitting for the cooling hose on the brim of the front storage case. To Flush the Engine Cooling System Remove the cap and connect a garden hose with a screw-in fitting on its end. Start the engine and allow it to idle before turning on the water. • • NOTICE If the water is turned on before the engine is running, water may flow back through the exhaust pipe and into the engine, causing severe engine damage. To prevent engine damage, be sure the engine is running before turning the water on. turn on the water and adjust the flow • Immediately so that a little trickle of water comes out of the bypass outlet in the right side of the hull. j A. Intake Fitting B. Cap C. Front Storage Case A. Bypass Outlet

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MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS
j
Cooling System Flushing
To prevent sand or salt deposits from accumulat-
ing in the cooling system, it must be flushed occa-
sionally. Flush the system according to the
Periodic
Maintenance Chart
, after each use in salt water, or
whenever there is reduced water flow from the by-
pass outlet on the right side of the hull.
This procedure is also used to provide auxiliary
cooling when needed (for example during engine oil
change).
The intake for the auxiliary water supply is pro-
vided on the fitting for the cooling hose on the brim
of the front storage case.
A. Intake Fitting
B. Cap
C. Front Storage Case
To Flush the Engine Cooling System
•
Remove the cap and connect a garden hose with
a screw-in fitting on its end.
•
Start the engine and allow it to idle
before turning
on the water
.
NOTICE
If the water is turned on before the engine
is running, water may flow back through the
exhaust pipe and into the engine, causing
severe engine damage.
To prevent engine
damage, be sure the engine is running be-
fore turning the water on.
•
Immediately turn on the water and adjust the flow
so that a little trickle of water comes out of the
bypass outlet in the right side of the hull.
A. Bypass Outlet