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Pre-operation check points
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Engine compartment
Ventilate the engine compar tment before
each use.
To ventilate the engine compartment,
remove seat and front storage compart-
ment. (See page 2-5 for seat, and 2-20 for
front storage compartment.) Allow the
engine compartment to remain open for a
few minutes to allow any fuel vapors to
escape. Also, check for loose electrical con-
nections.
WARNING@ Failure to ventilate the engine compart-
ment could result in fire or explosion. Do
not start the engine if there is a fuel leak
or a loose electrical connection.
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Fuel and oil systems
Check the fuel system for leakage, cracks
or malfunctions before each use. (See page
4-9 for check points and correct proce-
dures.)
1. Remove the fuel tank filler cap to release
any pressure that might have built up in
the fuel tank.
2. Remove seat and front storage compart-
ment. (See page 2-5 for seat, and 2-20
for front storage compartment.)
3. Check the fuel and oil levels in the tanks
and replenish if necessary. (See pages
3-3 and 3-4 for filling instructions.)
4. Turn the fuel cock to the “ON” position.
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Lubrication
1. Remove the spark plugs and pour
approximately one tablespoon of oil into
each cylinder.
2. Grease the spark plug threads and rein-
stall the spark plugs.
3. Crank the engine within 3 seconds using
the start switch.
4. Lubricate all cables such as the throttle,
choke, and steering cables.
NOTE:@ Use a suitable marine grease applicator to
pressure lubricate the cables and purge out
any moisture between the inner and outer
cables.
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5. Lubricate the areas of the watercraft
specified under Lubrication points on
page 4-16.
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Fuel system
Draining the fuel system prevents buildup
of varnishes and other harmful deposits that
result when gasoline sits for a prolonged
period of time.
WARNING@ GASOLINE AND ITS VAPORS ARE
HIGHLY FLAMMABLE AND EXPLOSIVE!
Do not smoke when refueling, and
keep away from sparks, flames, or
other sources of ignition.
Stop engine before refueling.
Refuel in a well-ventilated area with
the watercraft in a horizontal position.
Do not stand or sit on the watercraft
while refueling in case of fire.
Take care not to spill gasoline. If gaso-
line spills, wipe it up immediately with
dry rags. Always properly dispose of
gasoline-soaked rags.
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