USE & PERFORMANCE OF YOUR ABJET TENDER
BEFORE STARTING / CHECK BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
- Read and understand the owner’s manual.
- Check the pressure in the buoyancy chambers 0,2 bar (3
psi).
- Secure de valve caps.
- Check that fuel lines, vent hoses and drain hoses are in good
conditions.
- Be sure you have enough fuel for your trip.
- You may require your tool kit, repair kit and air pump; make
sure that you have all these elements with you.
- Please check and comply with the safety requirements
issued by the local authorities and read the safety instruc-
tions included in this manual.
Check and Inspect the following:
- Pre-Ride check list.
- Drain plug (Securely in place).
- Steering system.
- Battery (Fully charged, cable terminal clean and tight).
- Check weather forecast before departing the dock.
- Hoses and connectors (No leaks or damage).
- Electrical equipment (Lights, bilge pump, radio VHF, etc.).
-
extinguisher, anchor, signaling devices, tool kit, mooring
lines, rst aid kit and owner’s manual).
- Float plan.
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Check before starting the engine
- Engine (Control in neutral position).
- Capacity plate (Are you overloaded?).
- Life jackets (One for each person on board).
- Seating (Everyone in proper place).
- Surroundings (No one in water near the boat).
- Lanyard stop switch (proper operation and securely
fastened).
- Remember to keep a rm and continuous grip on the
steering wheel.
- Check coolant level (Please refer to maintenance section).
- Check bilge for fuel or water contamination.
- Ensure towing valve is set in open position.
- Check console latches are secure.
- Secure any loose ropes that could get sucked into the jet
unit.
NOTICE
Refer to the Pre-ride check list included on the Engine
Operators Manual.
Before starting