Operating instructions

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25) Boarding Step ................................................................................... 39
26) Flushing Connector........................................................................... 39
27) Bilge Drain Plugs............................................................................... 40
28) Jet Pump Nozzle............................................................................... 40
29) Reverse Gate .................................................................................... 41
30) Jet Pump Water Intake and Ride Plate............................................. 41
31) Fuses ................................................................................................ 42
32) Battery .............................................................................................. 42
33) Side Vanes ........................................................................................ 42
34) Engine Oil Dipstick............................................................................ 42
35) Engine Oil Filling Cap ........................................................................ 43
36) Cooling System Expansion Tank Cap................................................ 43
Ski/Wake Board Post (if so equipped) ..................................................... 44
LIQUIDS...................................................................................... 45
Fueling Procedure ................................................................................... 45
Recommended Fuel ................................................................................ 45
Engine Oil................................................................................................ 46
Engine Coolant ........................................................................................ 47
BREAK-IN PERIOD ...................................................................... 49
10-Hour Inspection .................................................................................. 49
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS .......................................................... 50
Hull .......................................................................................................... 51
Jet Pump Water Intake ........................................................................... 51
Bilge ........................................................................................................ 51
Battery..................................................................................................... 51
Fuel Tank................................................................................................... 51
Engine Compartment .............................................................................. 51
Engine Oil Level ...................................................................................... 51
Engine Coolant Level............................................................................... 52
Steering System...................................................................................... 52
Throttle System....................................................................................... 52
Shifter System......................................................................................... 52
Storage Compartment Covers and Seat.................................................. 52
Safety Lanyard and Engine Start/Stop Button......................................... 52
Water Flow in Exhaust Manifold
(only when temperature is below or close to freezing point).................. 53
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ...................................................... 54
Principle of Operation.............................................................................. 54
Boarding the Watercraft.......................................................................... 57
Starting.................................................................................................... 59
Rough Water or Poor Visibility Operation................................................ 60
Crossing Waves ...................................................................................... 60
Stopping/Docking .................................................................................... 60
Beaching.................................................................................................. 60
Shutting Off the Engine........................................................................... 61
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