- Sea-Doo 2009 Jet Ski Operator's Guide

CONTROLS/INSTRUM EN TS/EQ UIPME NTS
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1. Propulsion system connections
Proceed with the installation of the
other ballast ta nk .
Then, ballast tanks are ready to be
filled.
To Fill
Ballasts are filled by jet pump pressure.
Watercraft wi ll need to move forward
in order to fill the ballasts.
WARNING
NEVER fill only one ballast tank,
uneven added weight of the bal-
last could affect the han dling cha r-
acteristics of the watercraft.
Close ballast tank drain plug.
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1. Drain plug
Position both ballast tank valves to ON
position.
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1. Valves location
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1. Port s id e tank
2. Starboard side tank
With engine running and shift lever
in forward pos ition, depress throttle
lever to increase watercraft s peed, bal-
last tanks w ill start to fill u p.
Continue filling until w a ter come out
from tanks overflow holes.
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1. Overflow holes
Ballast system is now re ady to be
used.
NO TE: Leave ballast tanks valve in
the ON position, this will e nsure tanks
maximum water capacity while riding.
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