2004-2006 Kawasaki 900 STX Jet Ski Service Manual, Page 37Get this manual
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE 2-17 Periodic Maintenance Procedure
Shift Cable Adjustment
the shift cable Check the shift lever isadjustmentposition, the shift When in "F" cable [A] should be adjusted(Forward) reverse bucket so that the [B] is locked, that is, it stops with click
If the damper does not stop where it should the shift cable must be adjustedPut the shift lever in the "R" (Reverse) positionLoosen the locknut [A] on the end of the shift cableSlide back the outer sleeve [B] and take the ball joint off the ballTurn the ball joint on the cable to adjust the shift cableConnect the ball joint and check cable adjustment againWhen adjustment is correct, tighten the shift cable locknut