Kawasaki ULTRA 250X Owner's manual

Brand: Kawasaki

Model: ULTRA 250X

Type: Owner's manual

READ THIS FIRST!

WARNING

For your safety, read this Owner ’s Manual and understand it thoroughly before operating this JET SKI water-

craft. This manual contains the warnings given here for your immediate attention plus other important informa-

tion.

To reduce th

e risk of SEVERE INJURY or DEATH:

WEAR A PERSONAL FLOTATION DEVICE (PFD).

All riders mu

st wear a Coast Guard approved

PFD that is suitable for personal watercraft

(PWC) use.

WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.

Severe internal injuries can occur if water is

forced into b

ody cavities as a result of falling

into water or being near the jet thrust nozzle.

Normal swimwear does not adequately protect

against for

ceful water entry into lower body

cavities. All riders must wear a wet suit bottom

or clothing that provides equivalent protection

(see Owner

’s Manual).

Footwear, gloves, and goggles/glasses are rec-

ommended.

KNOW BOATING LAWS.

Kawasaki recommends a m inimum operator age

of 16 years

old. Know the operator age and train-

ing requirements for your state. A boating safety

course is recommended and may be required in

your state

ATTACH ENGINE SHU T–OFF CORD (LAN YARD)

to wrist and keep it free from handlebars so that

the engine stops if o

perator falls off. After riding ,

remove cord from PWC to avoid unauthorized

use by children or others.

RIDE WITHIN YOUR LIMITS AND AVOID AG-

GRESSIVE MANEUVER S to reduce the risk of

loss of control, eje

ction, and collision. This

is a high performance boat – not a toy. Sharp

turns or jumping wakes or waves can increase

theriskofback/s

pinal injury (paralysis), facial

injuries, and broken legs, ankles, and other

bones. D

o no t jump wa kes or wa v es. DO NOT

APPLY THROTTLE WH

EN ANYONE IS AT REAR

OF PWC – turn engine off or keep engine at idle.

Water and/or debris ejected from the jet thrust

nozzle can caus

e severe injury. KEEP AWAY

FROM INTAKE GRATE while engine is on. Items

such as long hair, loose clothing, or PFD straps

can become enta

ngled in moving parts resulting

in severe injury or drowning.

NEVER RIDE AFTE

R CONSUMING DRUGS OR

ALCOHOL

Collisions result in more INJURIES AND

DEATHS than any other type of accident for

personal watercraf

t(PWC).

TO AVOID COLLISIONS:

SCAN CONSTANTLY for p

eople, objects, and

other watercraft. Be alert for conditions that

limit your visibility or block your vision of oth-

ers.

OPERATE DEFENSIVELY at safe speeds and

keep a safe distance away from people, objects,

and other watercra

ft.

• Do not follow directly behind PWCs or other

boats.

• Do not go near other

s to spray or splash them

with water.

•Avoid sharp turns or other maneuvers that

make it hard for oth

ers to avo id you or unde r -

stand where you are going.

• Avoid areas with submerged objects or shallow

water.

TAKE EARLY ACTION to avoid collisions. Re-

member, PWCs and ot

her boats d

o not have

brakes.

DO N OT RELEA SE TH RO

TTLE WHEN TRYING

TO STEER away from objects – y

ou n eed throttle

to s teer. Always check throttle and steering con-

trols for proper o

peration before starting PWC.

Follow navigation rules and state and local lows

that apply to PWCs

CAUTION

Take proper care of your new JET SKI watercraft. Here are some of the cautions contained in this manual

which must be followed for the protection of your watercraft. Be sure to read this Owner’s Manual and under-

stand it thoroughly

before operating your watercraft.

AlwaysturntheboatonPORTside. Rollingto

the STARBOARD side can cause water in the ex-

haust system to run into the engine, with possi-

ble engine damage.

If the watercraft has capsized, follow the righting

procedure on page 95 immediately. If water is left

in the engine more than a few hours, it will de-

stroy the crankshaft bearings and damage other

internal engine parts.

The watercraft must be in water at least 0.8 m

(2.5 ft) deep when starting to prevent jet pump

damage by objects sucked up from the bottom.

Do not operate in shallow or debris-laden water,

or the impeller may be damaged and sand may

clog the water cooling hoses.

Do not run the watercraft onto the shore, or se-

vere impeller damage may occur.

Quick Reference Guide

GENERAL INFORMATION j

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS j

STORAGE j

MAINTENANCE AND AD

JUSTMENTS j

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE j

This Quick Reference Guide will assist you in

finding the in

formation you’re looking for.

A Table of Contents is included after the

Foreword.

Whenever you see the symbols shown below,

heed their instructions! Always follow safe operat-

ing and maintenance

practices.

WARNING

This warning symbol identifies special in-

structions or procedures which, if not cor-

rectly followed, could result in personal

injury, or loss of life.

CAUTION

This caution symbol identifies special in-

structions or procedures which, if not strictly

observed, could result in damage to or de-

struction of equipment.

NOTE

Indicates points of particular interest for more effi-

cient and convenient operation.

FOREWORD

Congratulations on your purchase of a new

Kawasaki JET SKI watercraft. Welcome to a new

and exciting w ater sport. We are pleased you have

chosen the Kawasaki JET SKI watercraft to expand

the enjoyment of your recreational hours.

Kawasaki uses the latest manufacturing methods

and materials to bring you a high quality recreational

watercra ft.

Please read this Owner’s Manual carefully be-

fore starting your new JET SKI watercraft so that

you will be th o ro u gh ly f amiliar with the p rop e r o per-

ation of your watercraft’s controls, its features, ca-

pabilities, and limitation s. Kawasaki strongly rec-

ommends that all operators attend a boating safety

course before riding the watercraft. Contac t the loc al

office of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, U.S. Power

Squadrons, or school district.

OAT SMART FROM THE STAR T

TAKE A BOATING SAFETY COURSE AND GET A

FREE VESSEL SA

FETY CHECK ANNUALLY FOR

YOUR BOAT.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:

UNITED STATES

COAST GUARD AUXILIARY,

800-368-5647, WWW. CGAUX. ORG UNITED

STATES POWER SQUADRONS , 888-FOR -USPS,

WWW. USPS. OR

To ensure a long, trouble-free life for your JET SKI

watercra ft,

give it the proper care and maintenance

described in this manual. F or those who would like

more detailed information on their JET SKI water-

craft, a Service Manual is available for purchase

from any authorized Kawasaki JET SKI watercraft

dealer. The Service Manual contains detailed dis-

assembly and m aintenance information. Those who

plan to do their own work should, of course, be com-

petent mechanics and possess the special tools de-

scribed in the Service M anual.

Keep this Owner’s Manual aboard your JET SKI

watercraft at all times so that you can refer to it when-

ever you need information. If you need further infor-

mation, please contact your dealer, who will provide

all the help you need.

This manual should be considered a permanent

part of the JET SKI watercraft and should remain

with the JET SKI watercraft when it is sold.

This craft is an inboard boat less than 4.8 m (16

ft) in length, and as such is subject to all federal

rules and regulations especially pertaining to boating

safety and operation as enforced by the U.S. Coast

Guard. States and local jurisdictions may have ad-

ditional requirements for operation of powerboats in

waters under their control. Additionally, other coun-

ties may have their own standards and regulations.

Please check your local boating laws and regula-

tions before riding the watercraft.

be reproduced without our prior written permission.

This publicatio n includes the latest information

available at th e time of printing. How ever, there may

be minor difference

s between the actual product

and illustra tions and text in this man ual.

All products are subject to change without prior

notice or obligatio

KAWASAKI HEAVY INDUSTRIES, LTD.

Consumer Products &

Machinery Company

isatradem

ark of Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. registered in U.S.A., Japan,

Austria, Benelux, Sweden, Denmark, Switzerland, France, Canada, Finland, Norway, Greece, Italy,

U.K., Portugal, Thailand, and Taiwan.

KAWASAKI JET SKI is a trademark of Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. registered in Australia.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SPECIFICATIONS. ........................................... 12

GENERAL INFORMATION.............................. 15

Serial Numbers.............................................. 15

Parts Location ................... ............................ 16

Label Location ............................................... 18

Environmental Hang Tag ............................... 29

Registration Num bers.................................... 31

Multifunction Me ter ........................................ 32

Smart Learning Operation mode (SLO): .... 34

Speedom eter:.. ........................................... 36

Tachometer (Analogue ): ............................. 36

Multifunc tion Displays:................................ 36

Boost Meter: ................ ............................... 36

Fuel Level Gauge Indicator/"FUEL"

Character/Warning Light: ..... ................... 42

Engine Oil Pressure Indicator/"OILP"

Character/Warning Light: ..... ................... 43

Engine Cooling Water Temperature

Indicator/"HEAt" character/Warning

Light: ....................................................... 44

Low Battery Voltage Indicator/"bAt"

Character/Warning Light: ..... ................... 45

Engine Oil Temperature indicator/ “OILt”

Character/Warning Light ...... ................... 45

Engine Oil Overheat Indicator/”OILH”

Character/Warning Light: ..... ................... 46

FI Indicator/"FI" Character/Warning Light:.. 46

Immobiliz er Am plifier Indicator/“Id A ”

Character/ Warning Light: ....................... 47

Immobilizer Key Matching Indicator/“IdEr”

Character/Warning Light: ..... ................... 47

Communication Trouble Indicator/“Err”

Character/Warning Light: ........................ 48

Fuel ............................................................... 48

Fuel Requirements: .................................... 48

Filling the Tank: .......................................... 50

Engine Oil...................................................... 52

Oil Requirements:....................................... 52

Oil Level Inspection: ................................... 52

Contro ls ................. ........................................ 54

Tilt L ever:.................................................... 54

Kawasaki Smart Steering

(KSS

) ......... 55

Important Information: ................................ 55

Smart Learning Operation mode (SLO) ..... 55

Stop Button:................................................ 56

Start Button: ............................................... 56

Throttle Lever: ........................................... . 57

Shift Lever: ...... ........................................... 57

Ignition Switch .... ........................................... 58

SLO/FPO Mod es: ....................... ................ 58

How to us e the Immobilizer-function keys:. 60

Spare keys: ................................................ 61

Declaration of conform ity:........................... 61

Seat Latches ............... .................................. 62

Storage Compartment ................................... 63

Center & Rear Storage cases ................ ....... 64

Tool Kit........................................................... 65

Bilge Systems........... ..................................... 66

Drain Screws ............... .................................. 66

Reboar ding Step ........................................... 67

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS .. ...................... 68

Safe Operation .............................................. 68

Operation by Children: ............................... 68

Operation by unskilled riders:..................... 68

Operator Swimming Ability: ........................ 68

Maximum Number of Persons:................... 68

Safe Riding Rules: ..................................... . 69

Jet Pump Safety: ............... ......................... 71

Personal Flotation Device and Safety

Gear: .................. ..................................... 72

Watercraft Helmet... .. Something You

Should Know: .......................................... 73

Fire Extinguishe r: ....................................... 73

Loading.......................................................... 74

Load Capacity Limits: ................................. 74

Pulling a Water Skier, Tuber, Wakerboarder,

etc............................................................... 76

Navigation Rules ........................................... 78

Sailboats:.................................................... 78

Overtaking and Passing Situation: ............. 79

Meeting Situation:....................................... 79

Crossing Situation: .................................... . 80

Pre-ride Chec klist ........... ............................... 81

Check Outside Craft: ..................... ............. 81

Check Inside Craft:......... ............................ 81

Break-In........... .............................................. 83

Stopping the Engine ...................................... 83

Starting the Engine ........................................ 85

Launch ing...................................................... 87

Launching from a Dock: ................... .......... 87

Launchin g from a Ramp: ............... ............. 87

Deep Water Start:....................................... 88

Shallow Water Start:................................... 88

Stopping the JET SKI Watercraft............... .... 89

Normal Stopping :........................................ 89

Stopping Skills:........................................... 90

Minimum Stopping Distances:.................... 90

Turning the JET SKI Water craft............... ...... 91

Operating the JET SKI Watercraft in Revers e 94

Docking the JET SKI Watercraft.................... 94

Riding the JET SKI Watercraft ....................... 95

Fall Recovery: ................................... ......... 95

Righting the Capsized Watercraft:.............. 95

After Submerging: ...................................... 97

End of the Day Checklist ............................... 101

First, Drain the Exh aust System:................ 101

Second, Clean the Engine Compartment:.. 102

Special Proced ures ....................................... 103

Clearing Clogged Impeller:. ........................ 103

Cleaning Fouled Spark Plugs:.................... 104

Towing the JET SKI Watercraft:......... ... ...... 104

Jump Starting: ............................................ 104

Engine Overheating:................................... 106

Transporting .................................................. 107

STORAGE........................................................ 108

Preparation for Storage ................................. 108

Cooling System : ......................................... 108

Bilge System: ............................................. 109

Fuel System and Engine: ... ........................ 109

Battery: ................ ....................................... 111

Engine Mount Bracket Bolts: ....... ............... 112

Supercharger:............................................. 112

Cleaning: . ................................................... 112

Lubrication:....... .......................................... 112

Removal from Storage . ................................. 113

MAINTENANCE AND AD JU STMENTS .......... 115

EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION ........ 115

Periodic Maintenance Chart .......................... 117

Supercharger................................................. 119

Control Cable ............... ................................. 119

Fuel System .................................................. 125

Throttle Adjustments: ................................. 125

Fuel Vent Check Valve: .............................. 125

Fuel Pump Screen:..................... ................ 126

Engine Oil System....... .................................. 126

Valve Clear ance .... ........................................ 130

Spark Plug..................................................... 130

Battery ....... .................................................... 132

Lubrication ..................................................... 137

Cooling System Flushing............................... 140

Bilge System Flushing .......... ......................... 141

Fuses............................................................. 143

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE......................... 145

OWNER SATISFACTION ................................ 148

REPORTING SAFETY D EFECTS ................... 149

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.................. 150

MAINTENANCE RECORD ................. ............. 151

Kawasaki ULTRA 250X Owner's manual

Kawasaki ULTRA 250X Owner's manual

Kawasaki ULTRA 250X Owner's manual

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