Kawasaki Jet Ski Ultra 310X Owner's manual

Read This First!

Congratulations on purchasing a new Kawasaki

JET SKI watercraft.

Your safety and the safety of other people is very

important. The operator of the JET SKI watercraft is

responsible for operating it safely.

This Owner’s Manual explains how to operate the

JET SKI watercraft properly to protect you and other

people from injury.T

he first part of this manual,

and the instructions under " DANGER" and

" WARNING" in the main text are particularly

important for ensuring safety. Please read them

carefully and be sure to follow the warnings and

instructions.

Safety alert symbols

These safety symbols alert the user to a possible

human risk.

Be sure to fo llow a

ll safety ins tru ction s that follow

these symbols to avoid accidents that could result in

personal injury or death.

Precautionary statements

These warnings indicate situations that could result

in death or serious injury of the rider or other persons

involved, or damage to the watercraft, and instruc-

tions on how to avoid them. The following symbols

areusedtoindicatetheseriousnessofthedanger.

DANGER

DANGER indicates a hazardous situation

which, if not avoided, will result in death or

serious injury.

WARNING

WARNING indicates a hazardous situation

which, if not avoided, could result in death

or serious injury.

NOTICE

NOTICE is used to address practices not re-

lated to personal injury.

NOTE

○

NOTE indicates in

formation that may help or guide

you in the operation or service of the vehicle.

About T his Manual

Please keep this Owner’s Manual for future refer-

ence. If yo u resell or transf er your JET SKI water-

craft, be sure to provide this manual with the prod-

uct.

Keep this Owner’s Manual aboard your JET SKI

watercraft in a waterproof bag at all times so that

you can refer to it whenever necessary.

The information in this Owner ’s Manual may not

completely match the actual product due to changes

in the specifications.

Design Category

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-

tries may have their own standards and regulations.

Please check your local boating laws and regula-

tionsbefore riding the watercraft.

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WARNING

Engine exhaust, some of its constituents,

and certain product

components contain or

emit chemicals known to the State of Cali-

fornia to cause cancer and birth defects or

other reproducti

ve harm.

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Quick Reference Guide

SAFETY INFORMATION j

PREVENT MAJOR DAMAGE j

GENERAL INFORMATION j

PRE-RIDE CHECK j

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS j

TRANSPORTING AND

STORAGE j

MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS j

IN AN EMERGEN CY j

APPENDIX j

MAINTENANCE RE

CORD 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.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY INFORM ATI ON.......................... 7

Read Owner’s Manual Th

oroughly before

Operat ion..... .................. .................. ........... 7

Wear PFD, Protective Clothing and Gear...... 7

Personal Flotation D

evice (PFD)..... ... ........

7

Wet Suit Bottoms or Other Protective

Clothing .............................................. ..... 8

Other Protective Ge

ar ................................

8

Know Boating Laws....................................... 9

Occupan ts and Load Limit............................. 9

Attach Engine Shut

-Off Cord (Lanyard ).........

10

Ride within Yo ur Limits ................. ................. 10

Do n ot Jump Wakes or Waves ........ .............. 11

Never Ride after C

onsuming Drugs or

Alcohol............................................. ........... 11

Do not Apply Throttle when Anyone is

Behind ........................ .................. .............. 12

Keep Away from Intake Grate ....................... 12

Avoid Collision ............................................... 13

Ventilate Engi

ne Compartment........... ...........

14

Keep Your Watercraft in Safe Condition ........ 15

Pre-Ride Check ........................................ .. 15

Regular Maint

enance / Modification ...........

15

Never Operate after Dark . .................. ........... 16

Follow Rules....................................... ........... 16

Label Locatio

n ... .................. .................. ........

18

PREVENT MAJOR DAMAGE...... .................. .. 26

Tilting the Watercraft...... .................. .............. 26

Righting C a

psized Watercraft...................... ..

27

Shallow Water ... .................. .................. ........ 27

Wave Jumping............... .................. .............. 28

After Daily Riding.......................................... . 28

Jet Pump and Seals P eriodic Maintenance... 29

Exhaust Filter Mainte

nance.................... .......

30

GENERAL INFORMATION.............. ................ 31

Parts Location ...................... .................. ....... 31

Multifunction Meter

.............................. ..........

34

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

Tachometer................................................ . 36

Boost Meter ............................................ .... 37

Multifunction Displays.............. .................. . 37

Economical Riding Indicator.......... ............. 43

Fuel Level Gauge/“

FUEL” Cha ra cter/Red

Warning Indica tor Ligh t .. .................. ....... 44

Engine Oil Pressure Indicator/“OILP”

Character/Red Wa

rning Indicator Light ...

44

Engine Cooling Water Temperature

Indicator/“HEAt” character/Red Warning

Indicator Light

............................. .............

45

Low Battery Voltage Indicator/“bAt”

Character/Red Warning Indicator Light ... 46

Engine Oil Temp

erature Indicator/ “O ILt”

Character/Red Warning Indicator Light ... 46

Engine Oil Overheat Indicator/“OILH”

Character/Re

d Warning Indicator Light ...

47

Engine Warning In dicator/“FI”

Character/Red Warning Indicator

Light ................ .................. .................. .... 47

Immobiliz er Amplifier Indicator/“Innb”

Character/Red Warning Indicator Light ... 48

Immobilize

r Key Matching Indicator/“I9nI”

Character/Red Warning Indicator Light ... 49

Communication Trouble Indicator/“Err”

Character/Red Warning Indicator Light ... 49

Engine Cooling Wate

r Temperature

Indicator/“AIrH” character/Red Warning

Indicator Light.......... .................. .............. 49

Engine Warning I nd

icator/“dEtO”

Character/Red Warning Indicator Light ... 50

Audio System (JT1500M ) . ............................. 51

Operating Precau

tions................................

51

Part Name ........................... .................. ..... 52

Prepare the Audio System ....................... .. 53

Getting Started

............................. ..............

54

Source Change ................ .................. ........ 56

Volu me Level Adjustment........................... 56

Audio Adjustme

nts .................... .................

57

Restore Facto ry Setting s.......................... .. 59

Fuel ....... .................. .................. .................. .. 60

Fuel Requirem

ents .....................................

60

Filling the Tank ........................................... 62

Ignition Switch ..................... .................. ........ 63

SLO/FPO Modes

............................. ...........

63

Smart Learning Operation mode (SLO) ..... 65

How to use the Immob ilize r-func tio n keys.. 65

Lost Keys.............. .................. .................. .. 66

Declaration of conformity................. ........... 67

Controls ......................... .................. .............. 67

Tilt Leve r (

JT150 0L/M/P) ............................

67

Kawasaki Smart Steering

TM

(KSS

TM

) ......... 68

Important Information ....... .................. ........ 69

Stop Butto

n.................... .................. ...........

69

Engine Shut-off Lanyard Key ..................... 69

Start Button ..................................... ........... 69

Throttle

Lever ........................................... ..

70

Shift Lever .............................. .................. .. 71

Fuel Economy Assistance Mode .. ... ........... 71

One-to uch 5 mph Mode............. ................. 72

Electronic Cruise C

ontrol Mode..................

73

Electric Trim-control............................... ..... 75

Handlebars (JT1500N) ........... .................. ..... 77

Seat Latches ....................... .................. ........ 82

Storage Compartment .................. ................. 83

Center and Rear Storag e Cases ..... .............. 84

Accessory .................................. .................. .. 85

Tool Kit.......................................... ................. 86

Bilge Systems..................................... ........... 87

Drain Screws .......................... .................. ..... 87

Handrail ........................................... .............. 88

Reboarding Step ................. .................. ........ 88

Loading/Acces

sories/Modifications ............. ..

89

Maximum load .................................... ........ 89

Towing (a wakeboarder, water skier, tuber,

etc.) ..................................... .................. ..... 91

Towing a w akeboarder/water skier/tuber.... 91

Roles of the watercraft operator ............... .. 92

Roles of the ob

server .................................

93

Towing a personal watercraft...................... 93

PRE-RIDE C HECK............................. .............. 95

OPERATING I

NSTRUCTIONS ........................

98

Basic Knowledge for O peration..................... 98

Operation by un s killed riders...................... 98

Operator Sw

imming Ability .........................

98

Maximum Number of Persons......... ........... 98

Safe Riding Rules. ...................................... 98

Personal F

lotation Device and Safety Gear

99

Watercraft Helmet..... Something You

Should Know .............. .................. ........... 101

Fire Exti

nguishe r .......................... ..............

101

Weather c ondition.... .................. .................. .. 10 2

Basic Operating and Riding........................... 103

Posture on t he Seats.................................. 1 03

Operation with P ass

engers ................... .....

103

Boarding from Water .................................. 104

Break-In............. .................. .................. ..... 10 4

Stopping the Engin

e ............ .................. .....

105

Starting the Engine.................... ................. 106

Launchin g .................................. .................. .. 109

Launching/Start

............................ ..............

109

Stopping the JET SKI Watercraft.. .............. 110

Turning the J ET SKI Watercraft............. ..... 112

Operating the JE

T SKI Watercraft in

Reverse ........................................... ........ 115

Docking the J E T SKI Wa tercraft................. 116

Fall Recovery . .................. .................. ........ 116

Righting the Capsized Watercraft....... ........ 117

After Submerg ing ....... .................. .............. 119

End of the Day C

hecklist ........ .................. .....

123

Drain the Exh aust Sy s tem...... .................... 123

Clean the Engine C ompartment ............... .. 12 3

Clearing Clog

ged Impeller..........................

125

TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE ................. 127

Transporting ........................... .................. ..... 12 7

STORAGE ................................................... .. 128

Preparatio n for Storage .......... .................... 128

Remova l from Storage ............................... 13 3

MAINTENANC

E AND ADJUSTMENTS ........ ..

135

EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION ... ... .. 135

Periodic Maintena nce Chart .......................... 137

Superchar

ger..... .................. .................. ........

140

Control Cables............... .................. .............. 141

Fuel System ...... .................. .................. ........ 1 47

Throttle Adjustments ..................... ............. 147

Fuel Vent Check Valve ............... ................ 148

Fuel Pump Screen............. .................. ....... 1 48

Fuel Hose ............................................ ....... 148

Engine Oil................................ .................. .... 149

Oil Requireme nts.................................... .... 149

Oil Level Inspection ....................... ............. 150

Oil Change .................. .................. ............. 151

Valve Clearance ............................................ 154

Spark Plugs ................................... ................ 154

Battery .............................................. ............. 156

Lubrication . .................. .................. ................ 171

Cooling System Flushing............... ... ............. 174

Bilge System Flushing................................... 176

Jet Pump Bearin

gs/Seals ........ .................. ....

178

Fuses.................................... .................. ....... 1 78

IN AN EMERGENC

Y ................................

180

Troubleshooting Guide ............ .................. .... 180

In th e Case of Emergency ............................. 185

Tow in g t h e J E

T SKI watercra ft ... ... .............

185

Jump Starting ........ .................. .................. . 185

APPENDIX .................. .................. .................. . 187

YOUR WARRANT

Y/OWNER

SATISFACT ION ......................................... 187

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS ................ 190

ENVIRONMEN

TAL PROTECTION ...............

191

Environmental Hang Tag ............ .................. . 192

SPECIFICATIONS................... ............ .......... 194

Serial Num

bers... .................. .................. .......

197

Registratio n Numb ers.................................... 198

MAINTENANCE RECORD .............................. 200

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SAFETY INFORMATION

WARNING

Read Owner’s Manual Th oroughly

before Operation

•

Carefully read the instructio ns in every WARN-

ING message in the owner’s manual and on every

warning label on your JET SKI watercraft before

operating. Be sure to observe these instructions.

•

The owner’s manual and the warning labels pro-

vide important safety information.

Wear PFD, Protective Clothing and Gear

Personal

Flotation Device (PFD)

•

All riders must wear a Coast Guard approved per-

sonal flotation device (PFD) that is suitable for per-

sonal wa

tercra ft (PWC) use. Kawasaki recom-

mends a vest-type PFD.

Hard impact with the water can result in loss of

consci

ousness and drowning.

•

Make sure that your PFD fits correctly so that it

does not come off in the water. Never use an adult

size PFD for children.

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Wet Suit Bottoms or Ot

her Protective Clothing

•

All r iders must wear w et suit bottoms (neoprene

short s) or clothing that provides equivalent protec-

tion against possi

ble injury to body cavities.

•

Normal swimwear will not provide adequate pro-

tection.

Injury from Forced Injection of Water into Body

Cavities (Rectum or Vagina)

•

As a result of fal

ling into water or being near the

jet thrust n ozzle, water can be forced into body

cavities such as the rectum or vagina. This could

cause damage to

abdominal organs, possibly re-

sulting in death or severe injury.

A. Jet Thrust Nozzle

•

Wet suit bottoms are m

ade of a thick material

(neoprene) that significantly retards the velocity

of water passing through it.

•

In addition to wet suit bottoms, some other aquatic

wear may protect against body cavity injuries.

•

If wet suit bottoms are not available, you should

select clothing t

hat will maximize your protection.

Materials that are thicker, have a tighter weave,

are water repellent, or that are tighter fitting tend

to provide more

protection.

•

Clothing that may be displaced by the force of wa-

ter will not provide adequate protection.

Other Protective Gear

•

Wear protective footwear, gloves and goggles

(glasses).

•

Wear suitable eye protection s uch as goggles

while operating the watercraft. Water spray can

damage your eyes, or momentarily interfere w ith

your vision, which m ay lead to an accident. Float-

able goggles are recommended.

•

Wear foot pr

otection such as deck shoes or tennis

shoes. Submerged shells, rocks or other objects

can injure your feet.

Important. Read this c

arefully.

SAFETY INFORMATION 9

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Know Boating Laws

Kawasaki recommends

a minimum operator age

of 16 years old. Know the operator age and train-

ing requirements for your state or region. A boating

safety course is reco

mmended and may be require d

in y ou r state or region.

Boat Smart from the Start

Take a boating safety course and get a free vessel

safety check annually for your boat.

For more information contact: United States Coast

Guard Auxiliary, www.cgaux.org / United State s

Power Squadrons, 888-for-usps, www.usps.org.

Occupants and Lo ad Limit

3 persons (1 operator and 2

passengers)

Occupants

limit

2 persons (1 operator and 1

observer) when towing a water skier,

wakeboarder, or tuber

Load limit

225 kg (496 lb) including riders and

cargo

•

Exceeding the maximum number of occupants or

the load limit can adversely affect the handling and

sta

bility of this wa terc raft, which can lead to an

accident. Do n o t exceed the maximum capacity.

•

All passengers m ust ride on the designated seats.

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Attach Engine Shut-Off Cord (Lanyard)

•

Attach the engine shu

t-off cord (lanyard) to your

wrist whenever operating this watercraft so that

the engine stops if the operator falls off.

•

Keep the lanyard free from the handlebars or other

objects.

•

After riding , remove the lanya rd from the water-

craft to avoid un

authorized use by children or oth-

ers.

A. Engine Shut-Off Cord

B. Engine Stop Button

C. Lanyard Key

Ride within Your Limits

•

Ride within your limi

ts and avoid aggressive ma-

neuvers to reduce the risk of loss of control, ejec-

tion, and collision.

- The JET SKI watercra

ft is a high-performan ce

boat - not a toy.

•

Do not operate the watercraft with any passengers

on board until you have enough operating expe-

rience alone. Operating the watercraft with pas-

sengers requires go od operating skills. Be acc us-

tomed to the handling characteristics of the water-

craft and do practice well before operating with a

passenger.

Important. Read this c

arefully.

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Do not Jump Wakes or Waves

•

Sharp turns or jumpin

g wakes or waves can in-

crease the risk of back/spina l injury (paralysis ),

facial injuries, and broken legs, ankles and other

bones.

Never Ride after Consuming Drugs or

Alcohol

•

Never ride under th e

influence o f or after consum-

ing drugs or alcohol. Ensure your passengers are

also free from drugs or alcohol.

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Do not Apply Throttle when Anyone is

Behind

•

Do not apply throttl

e when anyone is behind the

JET SKI watercraft.

- Turn the engine off or keep it at idle. Wa te r

and/or debris ejec

ted from the jet thrust nozzle

can cause severe injury.

Keep Away from Intake Grate

•

Keep aw ay from the int

ake grate while the engine

is on.

- Items such as long hair, loose clothing, or PFD

(personal flotatio

n device) straps can become

entangled in moving parts, resulting in severe

injury or drowning.

A. Intake Grate

B. Jet Thrust Nozzle

Important. Read this c

arefully.

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Avoid Collision

Collisions cause m or

e injuries and deaths than

any other type of personal watercraft accident.

To avoid collisions, know the characteristics of

your watercraft and o

bserve all warnings.

•

Scan constantly for people, objects, and other wa-

tercraft.

- Be alert for conditions that limit your visibility or

block your vision of others.

•

Ride in safe wa

ter a reas.

O

perate defensively at safe speeds and keep a

safe distance away from people, objects and other

watercra ft.

- Do not follow directly behind other watercraft or

boats.

- Do not go near people o

r others to spray or

splash them with water.

- Avoid sharp turns or other maneuvers that make

it hard for others to

avoid you or understand

where you are going.

•

Avoid areas with submerged objects or shallow

waters.

•

Take early action to avoid collisions. Reme mb e r

personal watercraft and other boats d

o not have

brakes.

•

Do not rel ease the throttle when trying to steer

away from objects. You need throttle t o steer.

- To avoid collisions you must ha v e t hrust to turn.

Turn with Thrust

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No Thrust = No Turn

•

Do not stop the engine to avoid a collision.

- If you push the stop button or remove the engine

shut-off cord (lanyard) key and the engine stops,

you will no longer be able to steer the w atercraft.

•

Ride within your skill limits. Riding too fast for your

skills is one

of the major causes of collisions.

- Oversp ee d is one of the major causes of colli-

sions.

- Unskilled o

perators should use the Smart

Learning Operation (SLO) mode, which re-

duces the maximum watercraft speed.

Ventilate Engine Compartment

•

Open the engine compa

rtment to ventilate it be-

fore starting the engine. A concentration of gaso-

line fumes can cause a fire or explosion. Do not

start the engine if t

here is a fuel leak or gasoline

fumes.

•

Before each ride, and after refueling or transporta-

tion, ventilate th

e engine compartment for several

minutes with the storage compartment lid open

and the seats removed.

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Keep Your Watercraft in Safe Condition

Pre-Ride Check

•

Check the throttle lever and steering system (Han-

dlebars and Steering

Nozzle) f or proper operation

before riding the watercraft.

A. Throttle Lever

B. Steering Nozzle (Je t Nozzle)

•

Check the battery, fuel, oil and other items in the

Pre-Ride Check

list of this owner’s manual.

Regular Maintenance

/ Modification

•

Maintain your watercraft for safe operation by

carrying out all m aintenance item s in the MAIN-

TENANCE A ND ADJUST

MENTS section of this

owner’s manual.

•

Modifications to your watercraft may affect its sta-

bility or handlin

g, and result in an unsafe riding

condition or ille gal con dition for use. Do not use

non-Kawasaki Parts and Accessories on your wa-

tercraft.

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Never Operate after Dark

•

Do not operate the wat

ercraft after dark. It is not

designed for night use, and has no lighting equip-

ment.

Follow Rules

•

Follow all n avigatio

n rules and state and local laws

that apply to PWCs.

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Label Locatio n

All warning labels on

the vehicle are repeated

here. R ead the labels and understand them thor-

oughly. The y c on tain information that is impo rtan t

for your safety and th

e s afety of anyone else who

may operate your vehicle. Therefore, it is very

important that all warning labels be on your vehicle

in the locations sh

own. If any label is missing,

damaged, or worn, get a replacement from your

Kawasaki dealer and install it in the correct position.

NOTE

○

The sample warning labels in this section have

part numbers to hel

p you obtain the correct re-

placement.

○

Refer to the actual vehicle labe l for model specific

data shaded in th

e illustra tion.

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