Operating instructions

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Bilge
Should water be present in the bilge,
use bilge pump or tilt the craft to the
rear and unscrew drain plugs if craft is
out of the water, as the case may be,
to completely empty the bilge.
Secure bilge drain plugs.
Battery
Fuel Tank and Oil
Reservoir
With the craft horizontal, fill the fuel
tank to specified level.
Check the oil level and refill reservoir
as necessary.
Check fuel tank/oil reservoir retaining
straps/fasteners.
Engine Compartment
Steering System
Assisted by another person, check
steering operation for free movement.
When the handlebar is horizontal, the
jet pump nozzle should be in the
straight ahead position. Ensure the jet
pump nozzle pivots easily when han-
dlebar is turned.
Throttle System
Check throttle lever for free and smooth
operation. It should return to its initial
position immediately after it is released.
CAUTION: Engine can be flooded if
throttle lever is applied several
times. If engine is flooded, it will not
start.
Shifter System
Check reverse gate operation for free
movement. With shift lever in forward
position, the gate should be in upward
position. With the shift lever in neutral
position, gate should be in middle po-
sition. With shift lever in reverse posi-
tion, gate should be in downward po-
sition.
Safety Lanyard and Engine
Start/Stop Button
If craft is equipped with shift lever, po-
sition lever in neutral. Ensure start/
stop button operates properly. Start
engine and stop it using button.
Storage Compartment
Covers
Ensure they are closed and latched.
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WARNING
Verify tightness of battery cables
to their posts and condition of re-
taining straps/fasteners.
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WARNING
Should any leak or gasoline odor
be present, do not start the en-
gine. Consult an authorized Sea-
Doo dealer before use.
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WARNING
Verify the reverse gate locking
operation before starting the en-
gine.
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WARNING
If engine does not shut-off when
pushing engine start/stop button
or by disconnecting the safety
lanyard, stop the engine by ap-
plying the choke. Do not operate
the craft further, see an autho-
rized Sea-Doo dealer. Only start
craft once all items have been
checked and operate properly.
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