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84 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Pre-ride Checklist Each day before using the watercraft, check the following items: Check Outside Craft Ƒ CLEAN PUMP - Clear the water intake, jet pump, and drive shaft of foreign objects. Ƒ PUMP COVER TIGHT - Check the jet pump cover and intake grate for looseness. Tighten the mounting bolts, if needed. Ƒ HULL DAMAGE - Inspect the hull for damage. Ƒ DRAIN SCREWS - Check that the drain screws in the stern are securely installed. Ƒ STEERING-Check the operation of the steering for binding, rough spots, or excessive play. Adjust the cable if needed (see the Control Cables section in the MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS chapter). The steering cable is sealed at both ends and does not need lubrication. If the seals are damaged, the cable must be replaced. Ƒ SHIFT LEVER - Check the operation of the shift lever for binding, rough spots or excessive play. Adjust the cable if needed (see the Control Cables section in the MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS chapter). Check Inside Craft Ƒ THROTTLE CONTROL - Check the operation of the throttle for binding, rough spots or excessive play. Adjust the cable if needed (see the Control j Cables section in the MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS chapter). The throttle lever must return to the fully closed position when released. WARNING A stuck throttle can cause the watercraft go out of control and have an accident resulting in injury or death. If the throttle does not return freely and completely, do not ride and have it inspected by your Kawasaki dealer. Ƒ VENTILATE ENGINE COMPARTMENT - Open the front storage case lid, remove the seats and keep open for several minutes to purge gasoline fumes from the engine compartment. 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. Ƒ BATTERY TERMINALS - Check the battery terminal screws for tightness, and make sure terminal covers are in place. WARNING Loose battery cables can create sparks which can cause a fire or explosion resulting in injury or death. Make sure the battery terminal screws are tightened securely and the covers are installed over the terminals.

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84
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
j
Pre-ride Checklist
Each day before using the watercraft, check the
following items:
Check Outside Craft
´
CLEAN PUMP - Clear the water intake, jet pump,
and drive shaft of foreign objects.
´
PUMP COVER TIGHT - Check the jet pump cover
and intake grate for looseness. Tighten the mount-
ing bolts, if needed.
´
HULL DAMAGE - Inspect the hull for damage.
´
DRAIN SCREWS - Check that the drain screws in
the stern are securely installed.
´
STEERING-Check the operation of the steering
for binding, rough spots, or excessive play. Adjust
the cable if needed (see the Control Cables sec-
tion in the MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS
chapter).
The steering cable is sealed at both
ends and does not need lubrication. If the seals
are damaged, the cable must be replaced.
´
SHIFT
LEVER
-
Check
the
operation
of
the
shift lever for binding, rough spots or excessive
play. Adjust the cable if needed (see the Control
Cables section in the MAINTENANCE AND AD-
JUSTMENTS chapter).
Check Inside Craft
´
THROTTLE CONTROL - Check the operation of
the throttle for binding, rough spots or excessive
play. Adjust the cable if needed (see the Control
Cables section in the MAINTENANCE AND AD-
JUSTMENTS chapter). The throttle lever must re-
turn to the fully closed position when released.
WARNING
A stuck throttle can cause the watercraft go
out of control and have an accident resulting
in injury or death.
If the throttle does not
return freely and completely, do not ride and
have it inspected by your Kawasaki dealer.
´
VENTILATE ENGINE COMPARTMENT - Open
the front storage case lid, remove the seats and
keep open for several minutes to purge gasoline
fumes from the engine compartment.
WARNING
A concentration of gasoline fumes in the en-
gine compartment can cause a fire or explo-
sion. To prevent a fire or explosion, remove
the seat to vent the engine compartment.
´
BATTERY TERMINALS - Check the battery termi-
nal screws for tightness, and make sure terminal
covers are in place.
WARNING
Loose
battery
cables
can
create
sparks
which can cause a fire or explosion resulting
in injury or death.
Make sure the battery
terminal screws are tightened securely and
the covers are installed over the terminals.