- Sea-Doo 2009 Jet Ski Operator's Guide

CONTROLS/INSTRUMENTS/EQUIPMENTS
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TYPICAL — BALLAST SYSTE M
1. Port s id e tank
2. Starboard side tank
3. Front supports
4. Rear clamps
5. Valves
6. Drain plugs
7. Overflow holes
8. Propulsion system connections
Installation
WARNING
NEVER install only one ballast
tank, uneven added weight o f the
ballast could affect the handling
characteristics of the w atercraft.
Slide front portio n of ballast tank under-
neath front s upport (half sphere).
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1. Front support (half sphere)
2. Ballast tank
Properly position ballast tank onto rear
boarding platform.
Secure ballast tank at the rear using
ballast tank clamp.
Position clam p hook und ernea th
bumper ra il then push handle upward
to lock in place.
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1. Clamp hoo k
2. Handle
WARNING
If ballast tank are not properly se-
curedonboardingplatform,they
could detac h unexpectedly, cre-
ating a risk of injury to people
nearby. Periodically check that
ballast tank ar e prop erl y attach ed.
If ne cessary, clamp tension is ad-
justable, loosen clamp tension then
lock nuts. Adjust accordingly.
Retighten nuts then verify adjustm ent.
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1. Lock nuts
Connect ba llast tank filling hoses to
watercraft propul sion system using
quick fittings.
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