2003 Kawasaki Jet Ski Stx-12f Manual

Watercraft (Jet Ski). Select, JET MATE, JET SKI 1100 STX, JET SKI 1100. JET SKI 1100 ZXi. JET SKI 1100 ZXi.

• STX-15F JET SKI Watercraft ® Service Manual. • Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. Drakorindo.co doctor stranger. 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.

• This quick reference guide will assist you in locating a desired topic or pro- cedure. •Bend the pages back to match the black tab of the desired chapter num- ber with the black tab on the edge at each table of contents page. •Refer to the sectional table of contents for the exact pages to locate the spe- cific topic required. • The right is reserved to make changes at any time without prior notice and without incurring an obligation to make such changes to products manufactured previously.

See your JET SKI latest information on product improvements incorporated after this publication. • ampere(s) ABDC after bottom dead center alternating current ATDC after top dead center BBDC before bottom dead center bottom dead center BTDC before top dead center °C degree(s) Celsius direct current farad(s) °F degree(s) Fahrenheit foot, feet gram(s) hour(s) liter(s) Read OWNER’S MANUAL before operating.

• A minimum of 87 octane of the antiknock index is recommended. The antiknock index is posted on service station pumps. Emission Control Information To protect the environment in which we all live, Kawasaki has incorporated an exhaust emis- sion control system in compliance with applicable regulations of the United States Environmental Protection Agency. • Follow the Periodic Maintenance Chart in the Service Manual. • Be alert for problems and non-scheduled maintenance. • Use proper tools and genuine Kawasaki JET ® watercraft parts. Special tools, gauges, and testers that are necessary when servicing ® Kawasaki JET SKI watercraft are introduced by the Special Tool Manual.

• This model, JT1500A, is mounted with a four -stroke engine. ® When the JET SKI watercraft is submerged and swamped, the four-stroke engine needs special care and systematic procedure for re- covery compared with the two-stroke engine. • General Information Smart Learning Operation mode (SLO) (JT1500-A2 model ). Before Servicing. Model Identification.

General Specifications. Unit Conversion Table. GENERAL INFORMATION 1-1 Table of Contents 1-10 1-11 1-13. • 1-2 GENERAL INFORMATION Smart Learning Operation mode (SLO) (JT1500-A2 model ) This watercraft is equipped with the Smart Learning Operation mode (SLO) and normal operation mode (Full Power Operation, FPO).

The SLO mode reduces the maximum watercraft speed by ap- proximately 30 percent for a use by unskilled operators. • Kawasaki Diagnostic System (KDS) Software KDS software version 2.2 that runs on Windows personal computer (PC) will be available as a di- agnostic tool for watercraft with Kawasaki DFI system. You need the following items to use the KDS.

KDS Software Version 2.2 (CD-ROM) • 1-4 GENERAL INFORMATION Before Servicing • Obtain a standard garden hose [A] and a garden hose adapter [B] as shown. C: Garden Hose Fitting of Adapter D: Flushing Fitting of Adapter E: Thread: Rp 3/4 ○ Optional part (P/No. ) is available as a garden hose adapter. • Before Servicing Turn the capsized boat clockwise so that the port side always faces downward.

Turning counterclockwise can cause water in the exhaust system to run into the engine, with pos- sible engine damage. Battery Ground Before completing any service on the watercraft, discon- nect the battery wires from the battery to prevent the engine from accidentally turning over. • Replacement Parts Replacement Parts must be KAWASAKI genuine or recommended by KAWASAKI. Gaskets, O-rings, Oil seals, Grease seals, circlips or cotter pins must be replaced with. • Before Servicing Assembly Order In most cases assembly order is the reverse of disassem- bly, however, if assembly order is provided in this Service Manual, follow the procedures given. Tightening Sequence Generally, when installing a part with several bolts, nuts, or screws, start them all in their holes and tighten them to a snug fit. • 1-8 GENERAL INFORMATION Before Servicing Liquid Gasket, Locking Agent For applications that require Liquid Gasket or a Locking agent, clean the surfaces so that no oil residue remains be- fore applying liquid gasket or locking agent.