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Enjoy your watercraft
responsibly
You share the areas you enjoy when
riding your watercraft with others and with
nature. So your enjoyment includes a
responsibility to treat these other people,
and the lands, waters, and wildlife with
respect and courtesy.
Whenever and wherever you ride, think of
yourself as the guest of those around you.
Remember, for example, that the sound of
your watercraft may be music to you, but it
could be just noise to others. And the excit-
ing splash of your wake can make waves
others won’t enjoy. Avoid riding close to
shoreline homes and waterfowl nesting
areas or other wildlife areas, and keep a
respectful distance from fishermen, other
boats, swimmers, and populated beaches.
When travel in areas like these is unavoid-
able, ride slowly and obey all laws.
Remember that pollution can be harmful
to the environment. Do not refuel or add oil
where a spill could cause damage to nature.
Remove your watercraft from the water and
move it away from the shoreline before refu-
eling. And keep your surroundings pleasant
for the people and wildlife that share the
waterways: don’t litter!
When you ride responsibly, with respect
and courtesy for others, you help ensure
that our waterways stay open for the enjoy-
ment of a variety of recreational opportuni-
ties.
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FEATURES AND
FUNCTIONS
Location of main components............... 2-1
Operation of controls and other
functions.................................................... 2-4
Rear seat................................................. 2-4
Front seat ................................................ 2-5
Hood ........................................................ 2-6
Fuel tank filler cap ................................... 2-6
Oil tank filler cap...................................... 2-6
Fuel cock knob........................................ 2-7
Engine stop switch .................................. 2-8
Engine shut-off switch............................. 2-8
Choke knob ............................................. 2-8
Throttle lever ........................................... 2-9
Start switch.............................................. 2-9
Cooling water pilot outlet ...................... 2-10
Steering system .................................... 2-10
Engine overheat warning system ......... 2-11
Handgrip................................................ 2-12
Oil level warning lamp........................... 2-12
Storage compartments ......................... 2-13
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Location of main components
1Cooling water pilot outlet
Use to verify cooling water flow.
2Bow eye
Use to attach rope for transporting, mooring or
towing the watercraft in an emergency.
3Front storage compartment
4Hood
5Fuel cock knob
Use to select either normal or reserve fuel flow
from the fuel tank to the carburetors, or to shut
off fuel flow.
6Handlebars
Use to control direction.
7Fuel tank filler cap
8Rope hole
Use to attach a rope for mooring only.
9Oil tank filler cap
0Choke knob
Use to start a cold engine.AFootwell
Use to place feet for balance.
BFootrest
CFire extinguisher container
Use to store the fire extinguisher.
DIntake grate
Prevents debris from getting into the jet pump.
EHandgrip
Use for suppor t when boarding the watercraft
or when seated facing rearward and acting as
a spotter for a water-skier.
FRear seat
GFront seat
HGlove compartment
ISeat storage compartments
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1Engine shut-off cord (lanyard)
Attach to wrist so that the engine stops if the
operator falls off the watercraft.
2Engine stop switch
Push to stop the engine normally.
3Clip
Insert into the engine shut-off switch to enable
starting of the engine.
Remove to stop the engine or prevent acci-
dental star ting of the engine or unauthorized
use of the watercraft.
4Engine shut-off switch
Remove the clip to stop the engine and dis-
able it from starting.
5Start switch
Push to start the engine.6Oil level warning lamp
7Throttle lever
Use to accelerate and decelerate.
8Stern drain plugs
Use to drain water in the bilge when the water-
craft is on dry land.
9Jet thrust nozzle
Changes the direction of jet thrust according
to handlebar position.
0Cleat
Use to attach a towrope for pulling water-skier
or a rope mooring the watercraft.
ARide plate
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1Silencer
Prevents water from getting into the engine
and reduces air intake noise.
2Spark plugs/caps
3Electrical box
Protects electrical components from water.
4Spark plug lead
5Muffler6Fuel tank
7Oil tank
8Fuel filter
9Flush hose connector
Use to flush the engine cooling water pas-
sages.
0Battery
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Hood
To open the hood, pull the latch 1 up,
and then lift the hood up.
To close the hood, push the hood down to
lock it in place.
NOTE:
Make sure that the hood is properly secured
before operating the watercraft.
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Fuel tank filler cap
To remove the fuel tank filler cap 1, turn it
counterclockwise.
NOTE:
Make sure that the fuel tank filler cap is
properly secured before operating the water-
craft.
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Oil tank filler cap
To remove the oil tank filler cap:
1. Open the hood. (See page 2-6 for hood.)
2. Turn the filler cap 2 counterclockwise.
NOTE:
Make sure that the oil tank filler cap is prop-
erly secured and the hood is closed before
operating the watercraft.
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Handgrip
The handgrip 1 provides a handhold for
boarding the watercraft and for a spotter
when facing rearward.
CAUTION:
Do not use to tow objects, lift watercraft,
or attach tie downs, otherwise damage
could occur.
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Oil level warning lamp
If the oil remaining in the tank drops to
about 1.2 L (0.31 US gal, 0.26 Imp gal) or
the oil filter is clogged, the oil level warning
lamp begins to blink.
If the oil level warning lamp begins to
blink, refill with engine oil as soon as possi-
ble.
NOTE:
●The lamp will light up for 2 seconds after
starting the engine to check the lamp
operation.
●If the warning lamp blinks with adequate
oil in the tank, check for a clogged oil fil-
ter.
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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................................................. 3-13
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
Riding watercraft with passengers ....... 3-20
Starting the watercraft........................... 3-21
Boarding and starting in deep water .... 3-23
Capsized watercraft .............................. 3-25
Turning the watercraft........................... 3-27
Stopping the watercraft......................... 3-29
Beaching the watercraft ........................ 3-30
Docking the watercraft .......................... 3-30
Rough water operation ......................... 3-30
Post-operation checks.......................... 3-31
Transporting........................................... 3-33
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