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QuadskiIX.fm Page 94 Tuesday, June 25, 2013 3:49 PM

Table of Contents

Default Chapter5
- Table of Contents5
Introduction7
- About this Owner's Manual7
Rider Qualifications8
- Operator Training8
- Operator Age and Ability8
- No Alcohol or Drugs9
- No Passengers9
Important Safety Information10
- Avoid Carbon Monoxide (CO) Poisoning10
- Accessories and Modifications10
- California Proposition 6510
Safety Labels11
- Warning Labels Affixed to the Amphibian11
Fueling16
- Fuel Safety16
- Fuel Specification16
- Fueling Procedure17
Controls18
- Overview18
- Steering19
- Ignition Switch19
- Starting the Engine20
- Engine Stop/Cut-Off21
- Throttle Lever21
- Selecting a Gear22
- Braking (Land Mode Only)23
- Parking Brake (Land Mode Only)24
- Instrument Cluster25
- Suspension Retract/Deploy Switch27
- Headlights28
Equipment29
- Storage Compartments29
- Fire Extinguisher29
- Flag Mount30
- Front Eyelet30
New Amphibian Break-In31
Planning a Safe Trip32
- Plan Your Trip32
- Trips on Water32
- Trips on Land32
- What to Wear and Bring33
- Operating in Cold Weather35
- Cargo and Load Limits35
Pre-Ride Inspection36
Safe Operation on Land39
- Riding Locations and Surfaces39
- Speed41
- Riding Position41
- Braking41
- Turning42
- Slopes42
- Obstacles and Rough Terrain44
- Reverse Operation45
- No Stunts45
- No Towing Other Vehicles45
- Parking45
- Recovering the Amphibian on Land46
Entering and Exiting the Water47
- Choosing Water Entry and Exit Sites47
- Entering the Water48
- Exiting the Water49
Safe Operation on Water50
- Important50
- Learn about On-Water Safety and Waterway Rules50
- Avoid Hazards While Engine Is Running50
- Riding Position50
- Turning50
- Marine Enhanced Steering51
- Stopping51
- Avoiding a Collision52
- Reverse Operation52
- Water Conditions52
- Crossing Waves and Wakes52
- Shallow Water53
- Boarding the Amphibian in Deep Water53
- No Offshore Operation53
- No Nighttime Operation53
- No Anchoring53
- No Towing53
- Practice Exercises54
- Mooring/Docking55
- Beaching56
- Recovering the Amphibian on Water56
- Righting a Capsized Amphibian57
- Navigation Rules58
After Your Ride60
- Post-Operation60
Maintenance Requirements61
- General Information61
- Scheduled Servicing61
- Owner Maintenance61
- Maintenance Safety62
- Fuel and Emission Systems Components62
- Maintenance Schedule63
Owner Maintenance64
- Component Locations64
- Air Filter65
- Engine Oil67
- Engine Coolant68
- Brake Fluid69
- Seat70
- Upper Body Panel71
- Spark Plugs72
- Exhaust Spark Arrestor73
- Battery76
- Fuses77
- Water Intake and Jet Impeller Cleaning79
- Hull Drain Plugs79
- Wheels and Tires80
- Cleaning81
- Storage82
- Removing Raw Water from the Quadski83
- Transporting84
Identification Numbers85
- Amphibian Identification Numbers85
- Engine Identification Number (EIN)85
- Emissions Control Information86
Technical Data87
- Dimensions - on Land87
- Dimensions - on Water88
- Engine89
- Engine Management System89
- Transmission90
- Jet Thrust Drive90
- Electrical90
- Wheels and Tires91
- Weights91
Fluids and Capacities92
- Approved Fluids and Capacities92