1986-1991 Kawasaki 650 X-2 Service Manual, Page 8Get this manual
12 GENERAL INFORMATION Before Servicing
Before starting to service watercraft, careful reading of the applicable section is recommended to eliminate unnecessary workPhotographs,diagrams, notes, cautions, warnings, and detailed descriptions have been included wherever necessary Nevertheless, even detailed account has limitations, certain amount of basic knowledge is also required for successful work
Especially note the following:
(1) Adjustments Adjustments shall be made in accordance with the Per.iodic Maintenance Chart or whenever troubleshootiing or presence of symptomsindicate that adjustments may be requiredWhenever running of the engine is required during maintenance .it i.s best to have the watercraft in water
not run the engine withoutcoo,ling water supply for more than 15 seconds or severe engine and exhaust system damage will occur(2) Auxinary Cooling An auxiliary cooling supply may he used if the watercraft cannot be operated in water during adjustmentsIf possible, always operate the watercraft in water rather than use an auxiliary cooling supplyObtainthefollowing items: (1) standard garden hose, (2) garden hose adapter, which may be found at hardware store, (3) two 3" lengths of 38" rubber hose, and (4) 38" plastic "Tee" adapter, which may be found at an auto parts store