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PADLOC (Programmable
digital locking ignition)
This feature is provided to deter unautho-
rized use.
The function allows you to choose either
“START” or “LOCK” mode, as the situation
requires, much as you would use an ignition
key in a motor vehicle. If you have previously
chosen “LOCK” mode, the engine will not
start unless the right code is put in to select
“START” mode.
NOTE:
If you do not use the PADLOC system, it is
unnecessary to perform the initial setting of
the PADLOC. In this case, the “START”
mode is automatically selected.
PADLOC initial setting
1. Disconnect the blue connector 1 behind
the front storage compartment.
2. After the warning light turns on, press
the “MODE” button for at least 3 seconds
until the display shows “COdE.” You are
ready to set your code.

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3. Enter your four-letter code by pressing
the “A/SET,” “B,” or “C” buttons in the
right sequence.
NOTE:
If you do not press a button for more than
10 seconds, the display automatically turns
off. This cancels the process of selecting the
mode.
4. If the code entered is correct, the mode
will change from the previous mode to
either “START” or “LOCK.” Then the
mode display and buzzer will operate for
2 seconds.
NOTE:
●Once you select a mode, the mode will
not change unless you perform this mode
selection sequence again.
●If the wrong code is entered, the mode
display shows “ERROR” for 2 seconds
and the buzzer will sound 5 times. Then
the display returns to “COdE.”
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Tachometer
The engine speed (r/min) is displayed by
segments. Each segment indicates a 200 r/min
increment.

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Engine oil meter
The engine oil meter is provided for con-
venient oil level checking while operating the
watercraft.
The engine oil meter has 3 segments
which show the amount of oil remaining in
the oil tank.
NOTE:
The indication of the segments differs
depending on your operating condition. Use
the meter as a reference.
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Clock
A 12-hour clock is provided in this meter.
To show the clock, press the “MODE” but-
ton until the display shows “CLOCK” while
the engine is running.
1. When the display shows “CLOCK,” press
the mode button for at least 3 seconds.
2. The buzzer will sound once. The hour
display and “SET” start blinking. Then
press the “A/SET” button until the
desired hour is displayed.
3. Press the “MODE” button again.
4. The buzzer will sound once. The minute
display and “SET” start blinking. Then
press the “A/SET” button until the
desired minute is displayed.
5. Press the “MODE” button again.

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6. The buzzer will sound twice. The warn-
ing light and “SET” blink for 2 seconds.
Then the display turns to “CLOCK” and
shows the time.
NOTE:
If the battery terminal is disconnected, the
clock will be reset to 12:00.
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Hour meter
The hour meter is provided to make it
easy to follow the maintenance schedule.
The meter shows how many hours of
engine operation have elapsed since the
watercraft was new.
To show the hour meter, press the
“MODE” button until the display shows
“HOUR.M” while the engine is running.
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Trip timer
The trip timer is provided for counting the
time traveled on a given trip.
To show the trip timer, press the “MODE”
button until the display shows “TRIP.T” while
the engine is running.
1
Minutes
2
Seconds
1. When the display shows “TRIP.T,” press
the “A/SET” button to start counting. The
buzzer will sound once.
2. Press the “A/SET” button again to stop
counting. The buzzer will sound once.
3. Press “MODE” button for at least
2 seconds to set the time back to 00:00.
The buzzer will sound twice. The time
display and “TRIP.T” blink for 2 seconds.
Now it is ready to start counting.

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Tr i p m e t e r
A tripmeter is provided for measuring the
approximate distance traveled.
To show the tripmeter, press the “MODE”
button until the display shows “TRIP” while
the engine is running. After showing “TRIP,”
the display turns to “.KM.”
1. When the display shows “.KM,” press the
“MODE” button for at least 2 seconds.
2. The buzzer will sound twice. The warn-
ing light and “.KM” blink for 2 seconds,
and “000” is displayed. Now the meter
will start to measure the distance you
travel.
3. When the tripmeter begins measuring
the distance traveled, the “.” to the left of
“KM” on the display will blink.
NOTE:
Measured distance may vary depending on
the water surface conditions, and wind direc-
tion. The measured distance should be used
for a reference.
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Fuel warning indicator
If the fuel remaining in the tank drops to
about 17 L (4.5 US gal, 3.7 Imp gal), the
lowest fuel level segment, the fuel warning
indicator, “FUEL” and the warning light
begin to blink. The buzzer also starts sound-
ing intermittently.

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Oil warning indicator
If the oil remaining in the tank drops to
about 1.4 L (0.37 US gal, 0.31 Imp gal) or
the oil filter is clogged, the lowest oil level
segment, the oil warning indicator, “OIL” and
the warning light begin to blink. The buzzer
also starts sounding intermittently.
If the oil warning indicator begins to blink,
refill with engine oil as soon as possible.
NOTE:
If the warning indicator blinks with adequate
oil in the tank, check the oil filter for clog-
ging.
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Engine overheat warning
indicator
If the engine starts to overheat, the engine
overheat warning indicator, “W.TEMP” and
the warning light begin to blink. The buzzer
also starts sounding intermittently.
If the engine continues to be operated at
higher speed after the warning system indi-
cators have come on intermittently, the warn-
ing indicator, “W.TEMP” and the warning
light will change to being on continuously.
Also, the engine will stop and the buzzer will
sound continuously. Refer to “Engine over-
heat warning system” on page 2-17.
NOTE:
When the warnings overlap each other, their
priority is as follows.
1. Final overheat
2. Initial overheat
3. Oil
4. Fuel
5. Battery

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Storage compartments
A front storage compartment, a glove
compartment, and seat storage compart-
ments are provided.
NOTE:
●Make sure that the storage compartments
are properly secured before operating the
watercraft.
●The storage compartments are not
designed to be waterproof. If you carry
objects that must be kept dry, such as the
manuals, put them in a waterproof bag.
Front storage compartment
The front storage compartment 2 is
located at the bow.
To open the front storage compartment,
pull the hood latch 1 up, and then open the
hood.
To close the front storage compartment,
push down on the rear of the hood until it
latches securely.
NOTE:
The front storage compartment can be
removed to access the engine room.
Front storage compartment:
Capacity: 56 L (15 US gal, 12 Imp gal)
Load limit: 5 kg (11 lb)

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OPERATION
Fuel and oil................................................ 3-1
Gasoline .................................................. 3-1
Filling the fuel tank .................................. 3-3
2-stroke engine oil................................... 3-3
Filling the oil tank .................................... 3-4
Pre-operation checks............................... 3-5
Pre-operation check list .......................... 3-5
Pre-operation check points..................... 3-6
Operation................................................. 3-14
Engine break-in ..................................... 3-14
Launching the watercraft ...................... 3-16
Starting the engine................................ 3-16
Stopping the engine.............................. 3-19
Leaving the watercraft .......................... 3-19
Operating your watercraft..................... 3-20
Getting to know your watercraft............ 3-20
Learning to operate your watercraft ..... 3-20
Riding watercraft with passengers ....... 3-21
Starting the watercraft........................... 3-22
Boarding and starting in deep water .... 3-24
Capsized watercraft .............................. 3-26
Turning the watercraft........................... 3-28
Stopping the watercraft......................... 3-30
Beaching the watercraft ........................ 3-31
Docking the watercraft .......................... 3-31
Reverse on waterways ......................... 3-32
Rough water operation ......................... 3-32
Post-operation checks.......................... 3-33
Transporting........................................... 3-35