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ENGINE PREPARATION
Operation of the power board engine out of the water for more than
ten (10) seconds can result in permanent damage to the engine and ex-
haust system, (temperatures of cylinder shouldn’t be higher than 65 °C/
149°F). Such damage is not covered under the warranty.
Touching any part of a running engine, in particular any component that
is moving, can result in serious injury or death. If it is necessary to ac-
cess or touch an engine for any reason, the engine must be turned o.
EEngine also become increasingly hot with usage and can result in skin
burns if engine is not allowed to cool prior to touching it.
Never transport fuel except in D.O.T. (USA) or CE (Europe) -approved con-
tainers.
Transporting fuel in the engine or fuel tank can result in damage to Jet-
Surf™ or injury to people handling the board. Fumes from fuel are even
more volatile, explosive and generally dangerous than liquid fuel. Never
transport JetSurf™ power board with fuel in its tank. JetSurf™ transport
is described in detail in the chapter “TRANSPORT” page 66.
Later in this Owner’s Manual are instructions for the proper preparation and maintenance of the
power board’s engine. Be sure to read and follow these instructions.
Note also that operators should regularly verify that the engine is probably installed and rmly axed
to the engine housing. DO NOT attempt to start an engine that is not secure!
Operators and bystanders should NEVER touch any part of a running engine.
Avoid allowing any object, even small bio-degradable items (seaweed, sand, small animals...) to come
into contact with the engine. This could result in damage to the engine that would not be covered
under warranty.
Use only JetSurf™-approved replacement parts. Using any other parts will void the warranty and may
adversely aect the operation and safety of the power board.
When starting the engine, ensure that individuals (especially children) are at least 33 feet/10 meters away.
The engine was designed and crafted for the JetSurf™ retail power board only. Never use
the engine for any other craft, object, projectile, or item. Such usage is expressly prohibited.
CARBON MONOXIDE
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a gas and it can be extremely dicult to de-
tect, because it has no color, taste or odor and it can accumulate without
awareness. Exposure can be fatal in a matter of minutes. The eects of
CO are cumulative and repeated exposure to low amounts can have a
similar eect to a single high concentration exposure. Carbon monoxide
should be avoided, while any exposure should be treated immediately.
The exhaust on the power board is purposely located at the stern (rear) of the board. While emis-
sions from the engine are relatively low due to its purpose-built design which ventilates into the water
under normal operation, there are still some CO fumes as a natural by-product of a combustion
engine. Therefore, riders must operate the power board as designed. No one should ever be towed
behind the power board while it is in operation. The engine should not be operated when the power
board is out of the water (this can cause damage to the engine from over-heating also).
CO enters through the lungs and blocks oxygen. Milder symptoms of poisoning include headache,
nausea, itching or irritated eyes and dizziness. Victims often become increasingly weak and disorient-
ed. These symptoms should not be confused with alcohol intoxication.
Individuals who suer from lung- or heart-related issues may be aected more quickly. Alcohol and
tobacco use also accelerate symptoms. For all riders, regardless of health or ingestion, note that
physical activity will also hasten CO absorption.
In the even that someone shows evidence of CO poisoning, immediately shut o motorized surf-
board or any other combustion-engine in the area. Provide fresh air, if possible, and move the victim
to an area away from the CO concentration. Provide rst aid and seek professional medical assis-
tance immediately.
SAFETY MATTERSSAFETY MATTERS
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