Kawasaki Jet Ski SX-R Owner's manual

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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 DANG ER” and
WARNING” in the main text a re particularly
important for ensuring safety. Please r ead 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 re-
sult in death or serious injury of the rider or other
persons involved, or damage to the watercraft, and
instructions on how to avoid them. The fo llowing
symbols are used to indicate the seriousness of the
danger.
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 This Manual
Please keep this Owner’s Manual for future refer-
ence. If yo u resell or transfer 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-
tions before riding the watercra ft.
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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.
is a trademark of
Kawasaki Heavy I
ndustries, Ltd. registered
in U.S.A., Japan, Austria, Benelux, Sweden,
Denmark, Switzerland, France, C anada, Fin-
land, Norway, G
reece, Italy, U.K., Portugal,
Thailand, and Taiwan.
KAWASAKI JET SKI is a trademark of
Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. registered
in Australia.
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may
be reproduced without our prior w ritten permission.
© 2016 Kawasaki Heavy
Industries, Ltd.
Nov. 8, 2016. (1)
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 RECORD 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 ATION.......................... 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 Forceful Jet Thrust and Limited
Visibility whi
le Reboarding............ ..............
13
Avoid Collision ............................................... 13
Ventilate Engine Compartment...................... 15
Keep Your Wate
rcraft in Saf e Condition ........
15
Pre-Ride Check ........................................ .. 15
Regular Maintenance/Modification ............. 15
Never Operate
after Dark ................ ..............
16
Follow Rules.................................... .............. 17
Label Location ............ .................. ................. 17
PREVENT MAJ
OR DAMAGE..........................
23
Tilting the Watercraft...................................... 24
Righting Capsized Watercraft................... ..... 24
Shallow Water ......................... .................. .... 25
Wave Jumping.... .................. .................. ....... 25
After Daily Riding.......................................... . 26
Jet Pum p Bearings and Seals Periodic
Mainten ance...................... .................. ....... 26
GENERAL INFORMATION
............................. .
27
Parts Location ...................... .................. ....... 27
Indicator Lights .............................. ................ 29
Fuel Level Wa rning I
ndicator Light (Amber)
29
Engine Warnin g Indicato r Light (Red) ........ 30
Fuel ........ .................. .................. .................. . 30
Fuel Requirements
.............................. .......
30
Filling the Tank ........................................... 32
Ignition Switch ................... .................. .......... 34
Controls ............................................... .......... 35
Stop Button.................. .................. ............. 36
Engine Shut-off Lanyard Key ..... ................ 36
Starter Interlo
ck Switch ..............................
37
Start Button .. .................. .................. .......... 37
Throttle Lever .......................... .................. . 38
Storage Cover ..................................... .......... 39
Engine Cover...... .................. .................. ....... 39
Tool Kit...................... .................. .................. . 44
Bilge S ystem s
............................. .................. .
44
Drain Screws ................................................ . 45
Loading/Accessories/Modifications ............... 45
Maximum load
............................ ................
45
Towing .......... .................. .................. ............. 46
Towing a personal watercraft...................... 46
PRE-RIDE CH
ECK........................ .................. .
48
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ........................ 50
Basic Knowledge for Operation ..................... 50
Operation by unskilled rid ers...................... 50
Operator Swimming A
bility .........................
50
Maximum Nu mber of Person.................... .. 50
Safe Riding Rules. .................. .................. .. 50
Personal Flotatio
n Device and Safety Gear
50
Watercraft Helmet..... Something You
Should Know ........ .................. ................. 53
Fire Extinguishe
r ........................................
53
Weather condition................... .................. ..... 54
Basic Operating and Riding........................... 55
PostureontheRi
ding Platform . .................
55
Standing Up............. .................. ................. 55
Break-In........................................... ........... 55
Stopping the En
gine ...................................
56
Starting the Engine.................... ................. 57
Launch ing ................... .................. ................. 60
Launching/St
art . .................. .................. .....
60
Stopping the J ET SKI Watercraft................ 63
Turning the JET SKI Wat ercraft.................. 65
Docking the JE
T SKI Watercraft.................
67
Fall Recovery ................... .................. ........ 68
Righting the Capsized Watercra ft............... 68
After Subme
rging ................... .................. ..
70
End of the Day C hecklist .. ............................. 73
Drain the Exhaust System... ....................... 73
Clean the En
gine Compartment ............... ..
74
Clearing Clogged Impe ller.......................... 75
TRANSPORTING A ND STORAGE ................. 77
Transport
ing ..................... .................. ...........
77
STORAGE ................................................... .. 78
Preparatio n for Storage .......... .................... 78
Removal f
rom Storage ........... .................. ..
83
MAINTENANCE AND ADJUS TMEN TS .......... 86
EMISSION CONTR OL INFORMATION ........ 87
Periodic Maintena nce Chart .......................... 89
Control Cables............... .................. .............. 92
Fuel System ...... .................. .................. ........ 95
Throttle Adjust m ents ..... .................. ........... 95
Fuel Vent Chec k Val
ve ....................... ........
95
Fuel Pump Screen...................................... 95
Fuel Hose .............................................. ..... 95
Engine Oil........................................... ........... 96
Oil Requireme nts................................... ..... 96
Oil Level Inspection ...................... .............. 97
Oil Change ................. .................. .............. 99
Spark Plugs .................................. ................. 101
Battery ................................................ ........... 104
Lubrication .................. .................. ................. 117
Cooling System Flushing............................... 119
Bilge System Flushing................................... 121
Jet Pump Beari
ngs/Sea ls ......................... .....
122
Fuses................. .................. .................. ........ 123
IN AN EMERGEN
CY ................................
124
Troubleshooting Guide .................................. 124
In th e Case of Emergency ............................. 128
Tow in g the JE
T SKI watercra ft ..... ..............
128
Jump Starting .......... .................. ................. 128
APPENDIX ......................................... .............. 130
YOUR WARRAN
TY/OWNER
SATISFACTION ............... .................. ........ 130
REPORTING SAF ET Y DEFECTS .. ... ... ... ... .. 133
ENVIRONME
NTAL PROTEC T IO N ...............
134
Environm ental H ang Tag ............................... 135
SPECIFICATIONS......................................... 137
Serial Nu
mbers..............................................
140
Registrati on Numbers...................... .............. 141
MAINTENANCE RECORD .............................. 143
Important. Read this carefully. j SAFETY INFORMATION 7
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SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING
Read Owners Manual Thoroughly
before Operation
Carefully read the instructions in every WA RN-
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 personal flotation device
(PFD) that is suitable for personal watercraft
(PWC) us
e. Kawasaki recommends a ve st-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.
8 SAFETY INFORMATION j Important. Read this carefully.
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Wet Suit Bottoms or Ot
her Protective Clothing
All riders must wear wet suit bot toms (n e oprene
short s) o r clot hing 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 nozzle, 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 ey es, or momentarily interfere with
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 carefully. j SAFETY INFORMATION 9
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Know Boating Laws
Kawasaki rec omme nds
a minimum operator age
of 16 years old. Know the operator age and train-
ing requirements for your state or region. A boat-
ing safety course is
recommended and may be re-
quired in your 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 States
Power Squadrons, 888-for-usps, www.usps.org.
Occupants and Load Limit
Occupants limit
1 person
Load limit
75 kg (165 lb) including rider
and luggage
Exceeding the maximum number of occupant or
the load limit can adversely affect the handling and
stab
ility of this waterc raft, which can lead to an
accident. Do not exceed the maximum capacity.
10 SAFETY INFORMATION j Important. Read this carefully.
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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, rem ove th e lanyard 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 lim i
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-perform ance
boat - not a toy.
Important. Read this carefully. j SAFETY INFORMATION 11
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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/spinal 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.
12 SAFETY INFORMATION j Important. Read this carefully.
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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. Water and/or
debris ejected fro
m 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.
- Item s such as long h air, loose c lothing, or PFD
(personal flotatio
n device) straps can become en-
tangled in m oving parts, resulting in severe injury
or drowning.
A. Intake Grate
B. Jet Thrust Nozzle
Important. Read this carefully. j SAFETY INFORMATION 13
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Avoid Forceful Jet Thrust and Limited
Visibility while Reboarding
Get to a standing or kneeling position quickly, but
do not expose yourself to forceful jet thrust.
Avoid Collisio n
Collisions c au se mor
e injuries and deaths than
any other type of personal watercraft accident.
To avoid collisions, know the characte ristics 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 areas.
O
perate defensively at safe speeds and keep a
safe distance away from people, objects and other
watercraft.
- Do not follow directly behind other watercraft or
boats.
14 SAFETY INFORMATION j Important. Read this carefully.
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- 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 av
oid you or understand where
you are go ing.
- 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 to stee r.
- To avo id collisi
ons you must have thrust to turn.
Turn with Thrust
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,
youwillnolongerbeabletosteerthewatercraft.
Ride within your skill limits. Riding too fast for your
skills is one
of the major causes of collisions .
- Overspeed is one of the major ca uses o f colli-
sions.
Important. Read this carefully. j SAFETY INFORMATION 15
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Ve ntilate Engine Compartment
Open th e engine compa
rtment to ventilate it be -
fore starting the engine. A concentration of gaso-
linefumescancauseafireorexplosion. Donot
start the engine if t
here is a fuel leak or gasoline
fumes.
Before each ride, and after refueling or transporta-
tion, ve ntilate th
e engine co mpartment fo r several
minutes with the engine cover removed.
Keep Your Watercraft in Safe Condition
Pre-Ride Check
Check the throttle lever and steerin g system (Han-
dlebars and Steering
Nozzle) f or proper ope ration
before riding the watercraft.
A. Throttle Lever
B. Steering Nozzle (Jet Thrust 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 ope ration by
carrying out al l maintenance items in the M AIN-
TENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS sec t ion of this
owner’s manual.
16 SAFETY INFORMATION j Important. Read this carefully.
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Modifications to you
r watercraft may affect its sta-
bility or handling, and resu lt in an uns afe riding
condition or illegal condition for use. D o not use
non-Kawasaki Parts
and Accessories on your wa-
tercraft.
Never Operate after Dark
Do not operate the wat
ercraft after dark. It is not
designed for n ight use, and has no lighting equip-
ment.
Important. Read this carefully. j SAFETY INFORMATION 17
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Follow Rules
Follow all navigatio
n rules and state and local laws
that apply to PWCs.
Label Location
All warning labels on
the vehicle are repeated
here. R ead the labels and understand them thor-
oughly. They contain inform ation that is important
for your safety and th
e safet y of anyone else who
may operate your vehicle. Therefore, it is very
important that all warning labels be on your vehicle
in the locations s h
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.
18 SAFETY INFORMATION j Important. Read this carefully.
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