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Starting the Engine
Before unloading the watercraft from
the trailer, it can be started for about
10 seconds to verify proper operation.
Attach the safety lanyard to the opera-
tor’s PFD and snap the cap to the
switch before starting the engine.
Cold Engine
Turn the fuel valve to ON position.
Firmly grip handlebar with your left
hand and place both feet on the floor-
board.
Fully pull the choke lever with your
right hand and depress the start/stop
button.
TYPICAL
1. Fully pulled
Immediately after engine is started,
release start/stop button and release
choke lever half way.
A few seconds after, release the
choke lever and if necessary, slightly
apply throttle to keep engine running.
Slowly
accelerate to reach deeper
water. Do not apply full throttle until
the engine is warm.
◆
WARNING
A n i n e x p e r i e n c e d o p e r a t o r
s h o u l d p r a c t i c e h o w t o g e t
aboard close to the shore to sim-
ulate deep water boarding. Refer
to Boarding in Deep Water in this
section.
◆
WARNING
Do not touch electrical parts or jet
pump area when engine is run-
ning.
◆
WARNING
Only start the watercraft once all
controls have been checked and
operate properly. Operator and
passenger (if applicable) should
be sitting on the watercraft seat
prior to starting the engine.
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CAUTION
To avoid starter motor overheat-
ing, the cranking period should
not exceed 5-10 seconds and a
rest period should be observed
between cranking cycles to let
the starter cool down and its
mechanism disengage.
WARNING
REMEMBER THESE RULES OF THE ROAD
WARNING
REVERSE
RES
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