Operating instructions

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SPECIAL PROCEDURE
Engine Overheating
CAUTION: If the monitoring beeper
continuously sounds, stop engine im-
mediately.
Perform the JET PUMP WATER IN-
TAKE AND IMPELLER CLEANING
PROCEDURE in this section.
Flush cooling system, refer to POST-
OPERATION CARE.
If engine still overheats, refer to an au-
thorized dealer for servicing.
Jet Pump Water Intake and
Impeller Cleaning
Weeds, shells or debris can get caught
on the intake grate, drive shaft and/or
impeller. A clogged water intake may
cause troubles such as:
1. Cavitation: Engine speed is high
but sport boat moves slowly due to
reduced jet thrust; jet pump compo-
nents may be damaged.
2. Overheating: Since the jet pump
operation controls the flow of water
to cool the engine, a clogged intake
will cause the engine to overheat
and damage engine internal compo-
nents.
The clogged area can be cleaned as
follows:
In-water cleaning: Pull safety lanyard
to stop engine. Let the boat stop by it-
self. Wait a while to allow weeds or
other debris to escape from grate. It
may be necessary to repeat the proce-
dure.
In severe conditions if the above meth-
od does not work, the following can be
performed:
– With engine running, put shift lever
in reverse position and vary throttle
setting quickly several times.
–Retry boat.
Most of the time, debris will escape
from the propulsion system.
Out of water cleaning: If the system
is still clogged, shut off the engine by
removing the safety lanyard.
From underneath boat, manually clean
water intake area. If the system is still
clogged, refer to an authorized dealer for
servicing.
CAUTION: Avoid sport boat opera-
tion in weeded areas. If unavoidable,
vary sport boat speed. Weeds tend
to entangle more at steady and slow
speeds. Inspect water intake grate
for damage. Refer to an authorized
dealer for repair as necessary.
Capsized Boat
This sport boat is designed so that it
should not turn over easily due to its
long and wide dimensions. If the sport
boat ever capsizes, remember that it
will continue to float. It is usually best
to remain with it, you will be more eas-
ily located by others.
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WARNING
Keep away from intake grate while
engine is on. Items such as long
hair, loose clothing or personal flo-
tation device straps can become
entangled in moving parts result-
ing in severe injury or drowning.
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WARNING
Always remove safety lanyard from
switch to prevent accidental engine
starting before cleaning the jet
pump area.
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WARNING
When boat is capsized, do not at-
tempt to restart the engine. Oper-
ator and passengers should al-
ways wear approved personal
flotation devices.
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