2015 Kawasaki Jet Ski Ultra 310X SE Owners Manual - Page 97
2015 Kawasaki Jet Ski Ultra 310X SE Manual
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96 PRE-RIDE CHECK j □ DRAIN BILGE - Drain any water out of the engine compartment by removing the drain screws. Install the drain screws securely when all the water has been drained. □ ENGINE SHUT-OFF LANYARD KEY - Start the engine and run it for a few seconds (see the Starting the Engine section). Pull the lanyard key off the stop button to check that the engine stops immediately. □ AIR BOX DRAIN CAP-Check for water and discharge it if there is any. □ 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. j □ FIRE EXTINGUISHER - Check the fire extin□ FUEL PRESSURE - Loosen the fuel tank cap guisher is fully charged. to relieve any pressure, then tighten the cap securely. □ FUEL LEVEL - Check the fuel level. Refill if necessary. □ ENGINE OIL LEVEL - Check the oil level in the engine. Refill if necessary. Refer to GENERAL INFORMATION CHAPTER, Engine Oil section. □ FUEL LEAKS - Check the engine compartment for fuel leaks. □ OIL LEAKS - Check the engine compartment for oil leaks. □ FASTENERS - Check and tighten any loose bolts, nuts, or clamps. □ HOSE CONNECTIONS - Be sure all hose connections are secure and that all hose clamps are tight. Check all hoses for cracks or deterioration and replace if necessary. 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. NOTICE To prevent overheating resulting in 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. □ STOP BUTTON - Again start the engine, run it for a few seconds, and then check that the engine "STOP" button works.