Table of contents
Transporting on a trailer ................ 64
First-time operation ........................ 65 Engine break-in ............................. 65
Pre-operation checks ..................... 66
Pre-operation checklist .................... 66
Pre-operation check points........... 68
Pre-launch checks ........................... 68
Post-launch checks ......................... 74
Operation ......................................... 77 Operating your watercraft ............. 77
Getting to know your watercraft ...... 77
Learning to operate your
watercraft ...................................... 77
Riding position ................................. 78
Launching the watercraft ................. 78
Starting the engine on water ............ 78
Stopping the engine ......................... 79
Leaving the watercraft...................... 79
Operating the watercraft .................. 79
Turning the watercraft ...................... 80
Stopping the watercraft ................... 81
Operating the watercraft in reverse or neutral....................................... 82
Boarding the watercraft ................... 83
Starting off........................................ 85
Capsized watercraft ......................... 86
Beaching and docking the
watercraft ...................................... 87
Operating in weeded areas .............. 87
After removing the watercraft from the water ....................................... 87
Care and storage............................. 89Post-operation care ...................... 89
Flushing the cooling water
passages....................................... 89
Cleaning the watercraft .................... 90
Battery care ...................................... 90
Long-term storage ........................ 93
Cleaning ........................................... 93
Lubrication ....................................... 93 Rustproofing ..................................... 93
Maintenance .................................... 94
Maintenance ................................. 94
Tool kit.............................................. 94
Removing and installing the engine
cover ............................................. 94
Periodic maintenance chart ............. 96
Engine oil and oil filter ...................... 98
Specifications .................................. 99 Specifications ............................... 99
Trouble recovery ........................... 100 Troubleshooting .......................... 100
Troubleshooting chart .................... 100
Emergency procedures .............. 103
Cleaning the jet intake and
impeller ....................................... 103
Raising the reverse gate................. 104
Jumping the battery ....................... 104
Replacing the fuses ........................ 105
Towing the watercraft..................... 107
Submerged watercraft ................... 107
Index............................................... 109
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(1) Connect the positive (+) jumper cable tothe positive (+) battery terminals of both
batteries.
(2) Connect one end of the negative (–) jumper cable to the negative (–) battery
terminal of the booster battery.
(3) Connect the other end of the negative (–) jumper cable to an engine hanger.
(4) Start the engine, and then disconnect the jumper cables by reversing the steps
above. (See page 28 for information on
starting the engine.)EJU43481Replacing the fuses
If a fuse is blown, replace it with the proper
fuse.
To replace a fuse:
(1) Remove the seats. (See page 50 for seatremoval and installation procedures.)
1Negative (–) jumper cable
2 Booster battery
3 Positive (+) jumper cable
4 Engine hanger
1
4
3
2
1Good fuse
2 Blown fuse
1 Good fuse
2 Blown fuse
2
1
2
1
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(2) Remove the electrical box cover.
(3) While pushing both sides of the fuse boxcover inward, pull the cover toward the
bow and remove it.
(4) When replacing the SCU fuse, remove the screws, and then remove the fuse. Install the spare fuse, and then tighten
the screws.
(5) When replacing a fuse other than the SCU fuse, remove the fuse using the
fuse puller. Install a spare fuse of the
proper amperage. WARNING! Do not
use fuses of a different amperage than
recommended. Substitution with a
fuse that has an improper rating can
cause extensive electrical system
damage and possible fire.
[EWJ00803]
1 Electrical box cover
1 Fuse box cover
1
1
1Electronic throttle valve fuse
2 Fuel pump fuse
3 Main relay drive fuse
4 Main fuse
5 Spare fuse
6 Fuse puller
7 Battery fuse
8 Screw
9 SCU fuse (BCU fuse)
10 Bilge pump fuse
11 Security system fuse
1
5
23 4 5 6 7
8
9
8
1110
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Index
A
Adjustable tilt steering system ................. 30
Adjustable tilt steering system checks .... 71
After removing the watercraft from the water ..................................................... 87
Analog speedometer/tachometer ............ 40
B
Battery care.............................................. 90
Battery checks ......................................... 69
Battery, jumping ..................................... 104
Beaching and docking the watercraft ...... 87
Beverage holders ..................................... 56
Bilge water check..................................... 69
Bilge water, draining ................................ 63
Bilge water, draining on land ................... 63
Bilge water, draining on water ................. 63
Boarding alone ......................................... 83
Boarding and starting off from a dock ..... 86
Boarding the watercraft ........................... 83
Boarding with passenger(s) ..................... 84
Bow eye ................................................... 52
Bow storage compartment ...................... 53
Builder’s plate ............................................ 2
C
Capsized watercraft ................................. 86
Check engine warning ............................. 45
Cleaning ................................................... 93
Cleaning the watercraft ............................ 90
Cleat ......................................................... 52
Cooling water pilot outlet check .............. 74
Cooling water pilot outlets ....................... 31
Craft Identification Number (CIN)............... 1
Cruise assist............................................. 38
Cruising limitations................................... 12
D
Digital speedometer ................................. 41
E
Electric trim system.................................. 34
Emergency procedures .......................... 103
Engine break-in ........................................ 65
Engine compartment check ..................... 68
Engine cover, removing and installing ..... 94
Engine idling speed check ....................... 76
Engine oil ................................................. 61
Engine oil and oil filter .............................. 98 Engine oil level check ............................... 69
Engine oil requirements ........................... 61
Engine overheat warning.......................... 44
Engine serial number ................................. 1
Engine shut-off cord (lanyard) check ....... 72
Engine shut-off switch ............................. 28
Engine stop switch ................................... 28
Engine unit check ..................................... 69
Enjoy your watercraft responsibly ............ 20
Equipment ................................................ 50
F
Fire extinguisher check ............................ 73
Fire extinguisher holder and cover........... 58
Fire extinguisher holder, cover, and
band checks ......................................... 73
Flushing the cooling water passages....... 89
Fuel .......................................................... 59
Fuel level check........................................ 68
Fuel level meter ........................................ 43
Fuel level warning..................................... 44
Fuel requirements .................................... 59
Fuel system checks ................................. 68
Fuses, replacing ..................................... 105
G
Getting to know your watercraft .............. 77
Glossary, watercraft ................................. 21
Glove compartment ................................. 54
H
Handgrip .................................................. 51
Hazard information................................... 16
Hood check .............................................. 74
Hour meter/voltmeter ............................... 42
Hull and deck check ................................ 73
I
Identification numbers ............................... 1
Information display................................... 41
J
Jet intake and impeller, cleaning............ 103
Jet intake checks ..................................... 73
Jet thrust nozzle and reverse gate check .................................................... 73
Jumper cables, connecting .................... 104
L
Labels, important ....................................... 4
Labels, other .............................................. 9
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