- Sea-Doo 2009 Jet Ski Operator's Guide

CONTROLS/INSTRUMENTS/EQUIPMENTS
To Empty
NO TE: It is recommended to empty
ballast tanks after each use. Always
completely empty the tank s water
back to the same lake it came from,
do not transfer.
To emp ty ballast tanks
– Unscrew drain p lugs and flush wa-
ter.
– Rinse thoroug hly the tanks interior
with fresh tap w ater.
– When completed, clo se drain pl ugs
and tanks valve.
NO TE: It is not necessary to discon-
nect ballast tanks filling hose.
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TYP ICAL
1. Drain plug
WARNING
NEVER tow a watercraft with water
remaining in the b allast tanks. T he
weight of b allast tanks increases
the load on th e trailer, the axle and
the tir es , which c ould l ead to pre-
mature wear or fai lure. This al
so
contributes to reduce the stabil-
ity of your vehicle on the road by
raising the center of gravit
yofthe
trailer. Alw ays complete ly em pty
the ballast tanks before trailering.
Remo val
Remova l procedure is the reverse of
installation, ensure to empty ta nk s be-
fore removing.
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