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Starting
Preparation
Before unloading the watercraft from
the trailer, it can be started for about
10 seconds to verify proper operation.
Attach the safety lanyard to your PFD
and snap the cap to its post before start-
ing the engine.
NOTE:
If you hear anything else than 2
short beeps from DESS system, it indi-
cates a particular condition that should
be corrected. Refer to the TROUBLE-
SHOOTING section for the meaning of
the coded signal.
Position shift lever to neutral.
Turn the fuel tank valve (
if so equipped
)
to ON position.
Firmly grip handlebar with your left
hand and place both feet on the foot-
boards.
CAUTION:
Ensure there is at least
90 cm (3 ft) of water underneath the
lowest rear portion of the hull when
all passengers are aboard
prior to
starting the engine
. Otherwise dam-
age to the impeller or other jet pump
components might occur. Do not ac-
celerate abruptly.
To start engine, depress and hold the
engine start/stop button. Follow pro-
cedure below for cold or warm engine
starting.
If engine fails to start after 10 seconds,
wait a few seconds then repeat proce-
dure.
CAUTION:
Do not hold start/stop but-
ton more than 30 seconds to avoid
starter overheating. A rest period
should be observed between the
cranking cycles to let starter cool
down. Pay attention not to discharge
battery.
Release engine start/stop button im-
mediately after engine is started.
Carburetor-Equipped Models
Cold Engine
The choke is provided to supply a richer
fuel/air mixture when starting a cold en-
gine.
Fully pull the choke lever and hold while
starting the engine.
1. Fully pull
After engine is started, release choke le-
ver.
WARNING
Components inside engine com-
partment may be hot. Do not touch
electrical parts or jet pump area
when engine is running.
WARNING
Before starting the engine, the op-
erator and passengers should al-
ways be properly seated.
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