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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 .......................... 3-28
Stopping the watercraft ........................ 3-30
Beaching the watercraft ....................... 3-31
Rough water operation ........................ 3-31
Post-operation checks ......................... 3-32
Transporting .......................................... 3-34
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Inspecting the battery
Check the level of the battery electrolyte
and make sure that the negative and posi-
tive leads are securely tightened.
WARNING@ Battery electrolyte is poisonous and
dangerous, causing severe burns, etc.
Electrolyte contains sulfuric acid.
Avoid contact with skin, eyes, or cloth-
ing.
Antidotes
External: Flush with water.
Internal: Drink large quantities of water
or milk. Follow with milk of magnesia,
beaten egg, or vegetable oil. Call phy-
sician 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 bat-
tery in an enclosed space, make sure
that it is well ventilated. Always shield
your eyes when working near batter-
ies.
KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHIL-
DREN.
Be sure to connect the breather hose
to the battery. Fire or explosion could
result if the breather hose is damaged,
obstructed, or not connected properly.
@
CAUTION:@ Be careful not to place the battery on
its side.
Be sure to remove the battery from the
battery compartment when adding
electrolyte or charging the battery.
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