Operating instructions

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Trailering
Check the regulations in your area con-
cerning towing a trailer, especially the
following rules:
– brake system
– tow vehicle weight
– mirrors
Take the following precautions when
towing the craft:
Tie the craft to both bow and stern
(front/rear) eyelets so that it is firmly
retained on the trailer. Use additional
tie-downs if necessary.
– Ensure all storage compartment
covers are properly latched.
– A SEA-DOO cover can protect the
craft, particularly before driving on
dirt roads, to prevent dirt entry
through the air intake opening(s).
Observe trailering safety precautions.
Launching/Loading
Before launching the craft, ensure the
bilge plugs are fully screwed and after
loading the craft, ensure they are re-
move to drain bilge.
Principle of Operation
Propulsion
The engine is directly coupled to a
drive shaft which, in turn, rotates an
impeller. This impeller is accurately ad-
justed in a housing where the water is
drawn up from underneath the craft.
Then the water flows through the im-
peller to a venturi. The venturi acceler-
ates the water and produces thrust to
move the craft. Depressing the throt-
tle lever increases engine speed and
therefore craft speed.
TYPICAL
Shift Lever
The shift lever should be in the forward
position in order for the craft to ad-
vance.
To obtain neutral, pull shift lever half-
way. The reverse gate will be in the
middle position, directing half of the
thrust toward the front of the craft to
minimize craft movement.
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WARNING
Always perform the DAILY PRE-
OPERATION CHECKS before op-
erating the craft. Become thor-
oughly familiar with all controls
and the function of each. Should
any control or instruction not be
fully understood, refer to an au-
thorized Sea-Doo dealer.
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WARNING
Always turn the fuel valve to OFF
position when trailering or dock-
ing the craft.
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WARNING
Whenever the engine is to be start-
ed, the operator and passengers
should always be sitting on the
craft.
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