2015 Kawasaki Jet Ski Ultra 310X SE Owners Manual - Page 96

2015 Kawasaki Jet Ski Ultra 310X SE Manual

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jPRE-RIDE CHECK 95 PRE-RIDE CHECK Each day before using the watercraft, check the following items: play. Adjust the cable if needed (see the Control Cables section in the MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS chapter). □ 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 ADJUSTMENTS chapter). The throttle lever must return to the fully closed position when released. WARNING BE SURE TO PERFORM A PRE-RIDE CHECK each day before using watercraft for safety. 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 mounting bolts if necessary. □ HULL DAMAGE - Inspect the hull for damage. □ DRAIN SCREWS - Check that the drain screws in the stern are securely installed. j WARNING A stuck throttle can cause loss of control and 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. □ STEERING - Check the operation of the steering Check Inside Craft □ VENTILATE ENGINE COMPARTMENT - Open 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. Turn the handlebars and make sure the steering nozzle moves in response to the turn. □ SHIFT LEVER - Check the operation of the shift lever for binding, rough spots or excessive 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.

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j
PRE-RIDE CHECK
95
j
PRE-RIDE CHECK
Each day before using the watercraft, check the
following items:
WARNING
BE SURE TO PERFORM A PRE-RIDE CHECK
each day before using watercraft for safety.
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 necessary.
□
HULL DAMAGE - Inspect the hull for damage.
□
DRAIN SCREWS - Check that the drain screws in
the stern are securely installed.
Check Inside Craft
□
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. Turn
the handlebars and make sure the steering noz-
zle moves in response to the turn.
□
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).
□
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 loss of control and
an accident resulting in injury or death.
If
the throttle does not return freely and com-
pletely, 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.