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 the risk of SEVERE INJURY or DEATH: WEAR A PERSONAL FLOTATION DEVICE (PFD). All riders must 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 body cavities as a result of falling into water or being near jet thrust nozzle. Nor- mal swimwear does not adequately protect against forceful 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 minimum 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 SHUT–OFF CORD (LANYARD) to wrist and keep it free from handlebars so that the engine stops if operator falls off. After riding, remove cord from PWC to avoid unauthorized use by children or others. RIDE WITHIN YOUR LIMITS AND AVOID AG- GRESSIVE MANEUVERS to reduce the risk of loss of control, ejection, and collision. This is a high performance boat – not a toy. Sharp turns or jumping wakes or waves can increase the risk of back/spinal injury (paralysis), facial injuries, and broken legs, ankles, and other bones. D o n o t j u m p w a k e s o r w a v e s . DO NOT APPLY THROTTLE WHEN ANYONE IS AT REAR OF PWC – turn engine off or keep en- gine at idle. Water and/or debris ejected from the jet thrust nozzle can cause severe injury. KEEP AWAY FROM INTAKE GRATE while engine is on. Items such as long hair, loose clothing, or PFD straps can become entangled in moving parts resulting in severe injury or drowning. NEVER RIDE AFTER CONSUMING DRUGS OR ALCOHOL

Collisions result in more INJURIES AND DEATHS than any other type of accident for personal watercraft (PWC). TO AVOID COLLISIONS: SCAN CONSTANTLY for people, 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 watercraft. •Do not follow directly behind PWCs or other boats. •Do not go near others or spray or splash them with water. •Avoid sharp turns or other maneuvers that make it hard for others to avoid you or under- stand where you are going. •Avoid areas with submerged objects or shallow water. TAKE EARLY ACTION to avoid collisions. Re- member, PWCs and other boats d o n o t h a v e b r a k e s . DO NOT RELEASE THROTTLE WHEN TRYING TO STEER away from objects – y o u n e e d t h r o t t l e t o s t e e r . Always check throttle and steering con- trols for proper operation before starting PWC. Follow navigation rules and state and local laws 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. Always turn the boat on its port side. Rolling to the starboard side can cause water in the ex- haust system to run into the engine, with possi- ble engine damage. If water gets into the watercraft engine, follow the procedure on page 72 immediately. If water is left in the engine more than a few hours, it will destroy the crankshaft bearings and damage other internal engine parts. The watercraft must be in at least 0.6 m (2 ft) of water 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 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS STORAGE MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE This Quick Reference Guide will assist you in finding the information 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 water 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 watercraft. Please read this Owner’s Manual carefully be- fore starting your new JET SKI so that you will be thoroughly familiar with the proper operation of your watercraft’s controls, its features, capabilities, and limitations. Kawasaki strongly recommends that all operators attend a boating safety course before rid- ing the watercraft. Contact the local office of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, U.S. Power Squadrons, or school district. B O A T S M A R T F R O M T H E S T A R T TAKE A BOATING SAFETY COURSE AND GET A FREE VESSEL SAFETY CHECKANNUALLY 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 To ensure a long, trouble-free life for your JET SKI, give it the proper care and maintenance described in this manual. For those who would like more de- tailed information on their JET SKI, a Service Man- ual is a available for purchase from any authorized Kawasaki JET SKI watercraft dealer. The Service Manual contains detailed disassembly and mainte- nance information. Those who plan to do their own work should, of course, be competent mechanics and possess the special tools described in the Ser- vice Manual. Keep this Owner’s Manual aboard your JET SKI at all times so that you can refer to it whenever you need information. If you need further information, please contact your dealer, who will provide all the help you need. This manual should be considered a permanent part of the JET SKI and should remain with the JET SKI 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 boat- ing safety and operation as enforced by the U.S. Coast Guard. States 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 watercraft. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced without our prior written permission. This publication includes the latest information available at the time of printing. However, there may be minor differences between the actual product and illustrations and text in this manual. All products are subject to change without prior notice or obligation. KAWASAKI HEAVY INDUSTRIES, LTD. Consumer Products & Machinery Company © 2009 Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. March 2009. (1). (D, Ke) is a trademark 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............................................ 11 GENERAL INFORMATION .............................. 13 Serial Numbers.............................................. 13 Parts Location ............................................... 14 Label Location ............................................... 16 Registration Numbers.................................... 22 Fuel and Oil .................................................. 23 Fuel and Oil Requirements:........................ 23 Mixing: ........................................................ 26 Filling the Tank: .......................................... 26 Controls ......................................................... 28 Engine Hood.................................................. 32 Tool Kit ........................................................... 40 Bilge Systems................................................ 40 Drain Screw ................................................... 41 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ........................ 42 Safe Operation .............................................. 42 Operation by Children: ............................... 42 Operator Swimming Ability: ........................ 42 Maximum Number of Person:..................... 42 Safe Riding Rules:...................................... 43 Jet Pump Safety: ........................................ 45 Personal Flotation Device and Safety Gear: ....................................................... 45 Watercraft Helmets..... Something You Should Know: .......................................... 46 Fire Extinguisher: ....................................... 47 Loading.......................................................... 49 Load Capacity Limits: ................................. 49 Navigation Rules ........................................... 50 Sailboats:.................................................... 50 Overtaking and Passing Situation: ............. 50 Meeting Situation:....................................... 51 Crossing Situation: ..................................... 51 Pre-ride Checklist .......................................... 52 Break-In ......................................................... 54 Stopping the Engine ...................................... 54 Starting the Engine ........................................ 55 Launching ...................................................... 58 Deep Water Start: ....................................... 58 Shallow Water Start: ................................... 59 Standing Start:............................................ 60 Stopping the JET SKI Watercraft................... 61 Straight Line Stopping: ............................... 61 Normal Stopping:........................................ 62 Stopping Skills: ........................................... 62 Minimum Stopping Distances: .................... 62 Turning the JET SKI Watercraft ..................... 64 Riding the JET SKI Watercraft....................... 66 Standing Up:............................................... 67 Fall Recovery: ............................................ 67 Righting the Capsized Watercraft: .............. 68 End of the Day Checklist ............................... 70 First, Drain the Exhaust System: ................ 70 Second, Clean the Engine Compartment:.. 70 Third, Clean the Outside Hull: .................... 70 Special Procedures ....................................... 71 Clearing Clogged Impeller: ......................... 71 Cleaning Fouled Spark Plugs: .................... 72 After Submerging: ...................................... 72 Towing the JET SKI Watercraft:.................. 74 Jump Starting: ............................................ 74

Engine Overheating:................................... 75 STORAGE ........................................................ 76 Preparation for Storage ................................. 76 Cooling System: ......................................... 76 Bilge System: ............................................. 76 Fuel System and Engine: ........................... 76 Battery: ....................................................... 78 Cleaning: .................................................... 78 Lubrication: ................................................. 79 Removal from Storage .................................. 79 MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS .......... 81 EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION ........ 81 Periodic Maintenance Chart .......................... 83 Control Cable Adjustments ............................ 85 Fuel System .................................................. 89 Carburetor Adjustments: ............................ 89 Fuel Filter Screens: .................................... 90 Fuel Vent Check Valve: .............................. 91 Spark Plug ..................................................... 92 Battery ........................................................... 93 Lubrication ..................................................... 98 Cooling System Flushing............................... 100 Bilge System Flushing ................................... 102 Fuses............................................................. 104 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE......................... 105 OWNER SATISFACTION................................. 107 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS ................... 108 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION .................. 109 MAINTENANCE RECORD .............................. 110