Kawasaki Jet Ski Ultra 310X/310LX/310R Watercrafts Owners 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 h e f i r s t p a r t o f t h i s m a n u a l , a n d t h e i n s t r u c t i o n s u n d e r " D A N G E R " a n d " W A R N I N G " i n t h e m a i n t e x t a r e p a r t i c u l a r l y i m p o r t a n t f o r e n s u r i n g s a f e t y . P l e a s e r e a d t h e m c a r e f u l l y a n d b e s u r e t o f o l l o w t h e w a r n i n g s a n d i n s t r u c t i o n s . Safety alert symbols These safety symbols alert the user to a possible human risk. Be sure to follow all safety instructions 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 instructions on how to avoid them. The following 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 information 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 reference. If you resell or transfer your JET SKI watercraft, be sure to provide this manual with the product. 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. ********************************************************** 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 reproductive harm. is a trademark of Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. registered in U.S.A., Japan, Austria, Benelux, Sweden, Denmark, Switzerland, France, Canada, Fin- land, Norway, Greece, 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 written permission. © 2013 Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. Jul. 25, 2013. (2)

Quick Reference Guide SAFETY INFORMATION PREVENT MAJOR DAMAGE GENERAL INFORMATION PRE-RIDE CHECK OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS IN AN EMERGENCY APPENDIX MAINTENANCE RECORD This Quick Reference Guide will assist you in finding the information you’re looking for. A Table of Contents is included after the Foreword.

TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY INFORMATION .......................... 7 Read Owner’s Manual Thoroughly before Operation.................................................... 7 Wear PFD, Protective Clothing and Gear...... 7 Personal Flotation Device (PFD) ................ 7 Wet Suit Bottoms or Other Protective Clothing ................................................... 8 Other Protective Gear ................................ 8 Know Boating Laws ....................................... 9 Occupants and Load Limit ............................. 9 Attach Engine Shut-Off Cord (Lanyard)......... 10 Ride within Your Limits .................................. 10 Do not Jump Wakes or Waves ...................... 11 Never Ride after Consuming Drugs or Alcohol........................................................ 11 Do not Apply Throttle when Anyone is Behind ........................................................ 12 Keep Away from Intake Grate ....................... 12 Avoid Collision ............................................... 13 Ventilate Engine Compartment ...................... 14 Keep Your Watercraft in Safe Condition ........ 15 Pre-Ride Check .......................................... 15 Regular Maintenance / Modification ........... 15 Never Operate after Dark .............................. 16 Follow Rules .................................................. 16 Label Location ............................................... 18 PREVENT MAJOR DAMAGE.......................... 26 Tilting the Watercraft...................................... 26 Righting Capsized Watercraft ........................ 27 Shallow Water ............................................... 27 Wave Jumping ............................................... 28 After Daily Riding........................................... 28 Jet Pump and Seals Periodic Maintenance... 29 Exhaust Filter Maintenance ........................... 30 GENERAL INFORMATION .............................. 31 Parts Location ............................................... 31 Multifunction Meter ........................................ 34 Speedometer .............................................. 36 Tachometer................................................. 36 Boost Meter ................................................ 37 Multifunction Displays................................. 37 Economical Riding Indicator ....................... 43 Fuel Level Gauge/“FUEL” Character/Red Warning Indicator Light ........................... 44 Engine Oil Pressure Indicator/“OILP” Character/Red Warning 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 Temperature Indicator/ “OILt” Character/Red Warning Indicator Light ... 46 Engine Oil Overheat Indicator/“OILH” Character/Red Warning Indicator Light ... 47 Engine Warning Indicator/“FI” Character/Red Warning Indicator Light ........................................................ 47 Immobilizer Amplifier Indicator/“Innb” Character/Red Warning Indicator Light ... 48 Immobilizer Key Matching Indicator/“I9nI” Character/Red Warning Indicator Light ... 49

Communication Trouble Indicator/“Err” Character/Red Warning Indicator Light ... 49 Engine Cooling Water Temperature Indicator/“AIrH” character/Red Warning Indicator Light .......................................... 49 Engine Warning Indicator/“dEtO” Character/Red Warning Indicator Light ... 50 Audio System (JT1500M) .............................. 51 Operating Precautions................................ 51 Part Name .................................................. 52 Prepare the Audio System ......................... 53 Getting Started ........................................... 54 Source Change .......................................... 56 Volume Level Adjustment ........................... 56 Audio Adjustments ..................................... 57 Restore Factory Settings ............................ 59 Fuel ............................................................... 60 Fuel Requirements ..................................... 60 Filling the Tank ........................................... 62 Ignition Switch ............................................... 63 SLO/FPO Modes ........................................ 63 Smart Learning Operation mode (SLO) ..... 65 How to use the Immobilizer-function keys.. 65 Lost Keys.................................................... 66 Declaration of conformity............................ 67 Controls ......................................................... 67 Tilt Lever (JT1500L/M/P) ............................ 67 Kawasaki Smart Steering TM (KSS TM ) ......... 68 Important Information ................................. 69 Stop Button................................................. 69 Engine Shut-off Lanyard Key ..................... 69 Start Button ................................................ 69 Throttle Lever ............................................. 70 Shift Lever .................................................. 71 Fuel Economy Assistance Mode ................ 71 One-touch 5 mph Mode.............................. 72 Electronic Cruise Control Mode.................. 73 Electric Trim-control.................................... 75 Handlebars (JT1500N) .................................. 77 Seat Latches ................................................. 82 Storage Compartment ................................... 83 Center and Rear Storage Cases ................... 84 Accessory ...................................................... 85 Tool Kit ........................................................... 86 Bilge Systems................................................ 87 Drain Screws ................................................. 87 Handrail ......................................................... 88 Reboarding Step ........................................... 88 Loading/Accessories/Modifications ............... 89 Maximum load ............................................ 89 Towing (a wakeboarder, water skier, tuber, etc.) ............................................................ 91 Towing a wakeboarder/water skier/tuber .... 91 Roles of the watercraft operator ................. 92 Roles of the observer ................................. 93 Towing a personal watercraft...................... 93 PRE-RIDE CHECK........................................... 95 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ........................ 98 Basic Knowledge for Operation ..................... 98 Operation by unskilled riders ...................... 98 Operator Swimming Ability ......................... 98 Maximum Number of Persons .................... 98 Safe Riding Rules....................................... 98 Personal Flotation Device and Safety Gear 99 Watercraft Helmet..... Something You Should Know ........................................... 101 Fire Extinguisher ........................................ 101 Weather condition.......................................... 102

Basic Operating and Riding........................... 103 Posture on the Seats .................................. 103 Operation with Passengers ........................ 103 Boarding from Water .................................. 104 Break-In ...................................................... 104 Stopping the Engine ................................... 105 Starting the Engine ..................................... 106 Launching ...................................................... 109 Launching/Start .......................................... 109 Stopping the JET SKI Watercraft................ 110 Turning the JET SKI Watercraft .................. 112 Operating the JET SKI Watercraft in Reverse ................................................... 115 Docking the JET SKI Watercraft ................. 116 Fall Recovery ............................................. 116 Righting the Capsized Watercraft ............... 117 After Submerging ....................................... 119 End of the Day Checklist ............................... 123 Drain the Exhaust System .......................... 123 Clean the Engine Compartment ................. 123 Clearing Clogged Impeller .......................... 125 TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE ................. 127 Transporting .................................................. 127 STORAGE ..................................................... 128 Preparation for Storage .............................. 128 Removal from Storage ............................... 133 MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS .......... 135 EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION ........ 135 Periodic Maintenance Chart .......................... 137 Supercharger ................................................. 140 Control Cables............................................... 141 Fuel System .................................................. 147 Throttle Adjustments .................................. 147 Fuel Vent Check Valve ............................... 148 Fuel Pump Screen...................................... 148 Fuel Hose ................................................... 148 Engine Oil ...................................................... 149 Oil Requirements........................................ 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 Bearings/Seals .............................. 178 Fuses............................................................. 178 IN AN EMERGENCY ................................ 180 Troubleshooting Guide .................................. 180 In the Case of Emergency ............................. 185 Towing the JET SKI watercraft ................... 185 Jump Starting ............................................. 185 APPENDIX ....................................................... 187 YOUR WARRANTY/OWNER SATISFACTION ......................................... 187 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS ................ 190 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ............... 191 Environmental Hang Tag ............................... 192 SPECIFICATIONS......................................... 194 Serial Numbers.............................................. 197 Registration Numbers.................................... 198 MAINTENANCE RECORD .............................. 200

Important. Read this carefully. SAFETY INFORMATION 7 SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING Read Owner’s Manual Thoroughly before Operation • Carefully read the instructions 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 provide important safety information. Wear PFD, Protective Clothing and Gear Personal Flotation Device (PFD) • A l l r i d e r s m u s t w e a r a C o a s t G u a r d a p p r o v e d p e r - s o n a l f l o t a t i o n d e v i c e ( P F D ) t h a t i s s u i t a b l e f o r p e r - s o n a l w a t e r c r a f t ( P W C ) u s e . K a w a s a k i r e c o m - m e n d s a v e s t - t y p e P F D . Hard impact with the water can result in loss of consciousness 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 Important. Read this carefully. Wet Suit Bottoms or Other Protective Clothing • A l l r i d e r s m u s t w e a r w e t s u i t b o t t o m s ( n e o p r e n e s h o r t s ) o r c l o t h i n g t h a t p r o v i d e s e q u i v a l e n t p r o t e c - t i o n a g a i n s t p o s s i b l e i n j u r y t o b o d y c a v i t i e s . • N o r m a l s w i m w e a r w i l l n o t p r o v i d e a d e q u a t e p r o - t e c t i o n . Injury from Forced Injection of Water into Body Cavities (Rectum or Vagina) • As a result of falling 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 made 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 that 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 water will not provide adequate protection. Other Protective Gear • Wear protective footwear, gloves and goggles (glasses). • Wear suitable eye protection such as goggles while operating the watercraft. Water spray can damage your eyes, or momentarily interfere with your vision, which may lead to an accident. Float- able goggles are recommended. • Wear foot protection such as deck shoes or tennis shoes. Submerged shells, rocks or other objects can injure your feet.

Important. Read this carefully. SAFETY INFORMATION 9 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 recommended and may be required 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 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 stability of this watercraft, which can lead to an accident. Do not exceed the maximum capacity. • All passengers must ride on the designated seats.

Kawasaki Jet Ski Ultra 310X/310LX/310R Watercrafts Owners Manual

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