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– Ensure to drain bilge if water is present.
Battery
Fuel Tank and Oil Reservoir
With the watercraft horizontal, fill the
fuel tank to specified level.
Check the oil level and refill reservoir
as necessary.
Check fuel tank and oil reservoir retain-
ing 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. The rear edge of side
vanes (
if so equipped
) should be
pointing outside of watercraft by ap-
proximately 20°. Ensure the jet pump
nozzle and side vanes (
if so equipped
)
pivot easily and in the same direction
as the handlebar.
Throttle System
Check throttle lever for free and smooth
operation. It should return to its initial
position immediately after it is released.
All Models except RFI and DI
CAUTION:
Engine can be flooded if
throttle lever is applied several times
when engine is not running. If en-
gine is flooded, it will not start.
Shifter System
(if so equipped)
Check reverse gate operation for free
movement. With shift lever in forward
position, the gate should be in upward
position and offering a resistance to go
downward. With the shift lever in neutral
position, gate should be in middle posi-
tion. With shift lever in reverse position,
gate should be in downward position.
VTS (Variable Trim System)
(if so equipped)
Push on arrows on VTS button to check
nozzle movement.
WARNING
Do not use any electrical heating
device to heat the cooling system.
Electrical devices may generate
sparks that would ignite fuel va-
pors that might be present in the
bilge causing a fire or an explosion.
WARNING
Verify tightness of battery cables to
their posts and condition of battery
retaining strap(s)/fasteners. Do not
charge or boost battery while in-
stalled.
WARNING
Should any leak or gasoline odor
be present, do not start the engine.
Refer to an authorized SEA-DOO
dealer before use.
WARNING
Check handlebar and correspond-
ing steering nozzle operation be-
fore starting. Never turn handle-
bar while someone is nearby rear
of watercraft. Keep away from
steering moving parts (nozzle, side
vanes, linkage etc.).
WARNING
Check throttle lever operation be-
fore starting the engine.
WARNING
Verify the reverse gate operation
before starting the engine.
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