1992-1998 Kawasaki PWC Jet Ski Service Repair Manual., Page 12Get this manual
REVERSE CAPABILITY Many times the cooling water supply hose, if not properly secured with hose clamp, may "blow off"The engine loses supply of cooling water and internal damage quickly occursSome units equipped with an overheating warning hornIf the horn sounds, SHUT DOWN the engine immediately and remove the restriction or check the cooling hose connec tionCaution must be exercised when moving the off beach avoid sucking in mud, sand, pebbles, or rocks through the intakeSuch ingestion could cause to the impeller, the vanes in the impeller duct, or clog engine cooling passagesThe engine cooling passages must be flushed with clear water on regular basisThis is accomplished by simply connecting garden hose to the cooling water hose or fitting on the manifold, if so equippedSuch easy maintenance practice should bec habit and will prevent accumulation debris which could restrict engine coolant water flow and cause overheating
With the "gate" is the fully raised position, all water is directed to the rear of the craft and the craft moves forwardIf the "gate" lowered partially, some of the is water is directed forward and some is allowed to move stemwardthe craft is "static"in the water and the "gate could be considered in "neutral"positionWhen the "gate"is allowed to move to the fully lowered position, almost all of the water is directed forward and the craft moves stemwardthe gate could be considered in "reverse" positionAdjustment of the reverse cable is covered in Chapter 11, Control Adjustments1-8 SPECIAL FEATURES