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OPERATION
Fuel and oil................................................ 3-1
Gasoline .................................................. 3-1
2-stroke engine oil................................... 3-2
Mixing fuel and oil .................................. 3-3
Filling the fuel tank .................................. 3-4
Pre-operation checks............................... 3-5
Pre-operation check list .......................... 3-5
Pre-operation check points..................... 3-6
Operation................................................. 3-13
Engine break-in ..................................... 3-13
Starting the engine................................ 3-15
Stopping the engine.............................. 3-18
Leaving the watercraft .......................... 3-18
Operating your watercraft..................... 3-19
Getting to know your watercraft............ 3-19
Learning to operate your watercraft ..... 3-19
Starting the watercraft........................... 3-21
Operating positions ............................... 3-25
Capsized watercraft .............................. 3-26
Turning the watercraft........................... 3-27
Stopping the watercraft......................... 3-29
Beaching the watercraft ........................ 3-30
Rough water operation ......................... 3-30
Post-operation checks.......................... 3-31
Transporting........................................... 3-33
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Inspecting the battery
Check the level of the battery electrolyte
and make sure the leads are secure.
WARNING@Battery electrolyte is poisonous and dan-
gerous, causing severe burns, etc. Elec-
trolyte contains sulfuric acid. Avoid
contact with skin, eyes or clothing.
Antidotes
External: Flush with water.
Internal: Drink large quantities of water
or milk. Follow with milk of magnesia,
beaten egg or vegetable oil. Call physi-
cian immediately.
Eyes: Flush with water for 15 minutes
and get prompt medical attention.
Batteries produce explosive gases. Keep
sparks, flame, cigarettes, etc., well away.
If using or charging the battery in an
enclosed space, make sure that it is well
ventilated. Always shield your eyes when
working near batteries.
KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHIL-
DREN.
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CAUTION:
Be careful not to place the battery on its
side.
Make sure to remove the battery from the
battery compartment when adding the
battery electrolyte or charging the bat-
tery.
When checking the battery, make sure
the breather hose is connected to the
battery and not obstructed.
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