2003 Kawasaki JetSki 800 SX-R Factory service manual, Page 54Get this manual
3-14 FUEL SYSTEM Throttle Cable and Case
Install the handlebar pad0Run the leads of the switch housing through the hollow area [A] of handle pad when installing the pad
Route the following correctly (see Cable, Wire, and Hose Routing in the Appendix chapter)Throttle Cable Steering Cable Fuel Tank Vent Tube Switch Housing Harness Adjust the followingThrottle Cable Check that the throttle lever moves smoothly from full open to close, and the throttle closes quickly and completely in all steering positions by return springIf the throttle lever does not return properly, check the throttle routing, cable adjustments, and cable damageThen lubricate the throttle cableRun the engine at the idle speed, and turn the handlebar all the way to the right and left, orland up and down to ensure that the idle speed does not changeIf the idle speed increase, check the throttle cable adjustment and the cable routing