1995-2004 Kawasaki JetSki 750ZXi 900ZXi Factory Service Manual, Page 9Get this manual
(3) Dirt Before removal and disassemblvcilean the "Jet Ski" watercraftAny sandenterinq th!eengine,calrbuir,etor, or other parts wiUwork as an abrasive and shorten the I:ife of the watercraft, For the same reason, before installinq new part, clean off any dust or metal fiNngs(4) Battery Ground Hernove the ground (-) 'lead from the batterv before performing any disassembly operations on the watercraft Th is,pirevents: (a) the possibility of accidentallv turning thee,ngin,e over whil'e partially disassembled, (b) sparksat electirica,1 connections which Wiitrl occur when they are disconnected
(c) damage to etectrical parts(5) Sequence Generallv, when instaliinqa part with several! bolts, nuts, or screws, they should all be started In their holes and tiqhtensd to snuq fit, Then tighten themeveruv in across pettem, This lis to avoid distortion o,f the part andor causing gasoroH leakag'eConverselv when loosening the bolts, nuts" or screws, fiirst loosen alt of them by about quarter of tumand then remove them, 'Wh,ere there isa tightening sequence indication in this Serv'iceMa,nual, the bolts.nuts, or screwsrnus't be tightened in the order and method indicated