2000-2001 Kawasaki 1100 STX D.I. Jet Ski Factory Service Manual., Page 198Get this manual
11-14 STEERING Reverse System
Shift Cable Adjustment
Check the shift cable adjustment
When the shift lever is in theposition, the damper [A] on the top
of the reverse bucket [B] should stop against the top [C] the pump of outletWhen the shift lever is in the "F"position, the lower edge [Dl of bucket should be held above the top [El of the steering nozzle with slight play so it doesn't interfere with the waterflow the jet pump
the damper does not stop where it should the shift cable mlust be adjusted Put the shift lever in the "R" position Loosen the locknut [A] on end of the shift cable Slide back the outer sleeve [El and take the bait joint off the bait Turn the ball joint on the cable to adjust the shift cable Connect the ball joint and check cable adjustment again0 When adjustmen4 is correct, tighten the shift cable locknut