Polaris SLT780 1996 User Manual

Name: Polaris SLT780 1996
Brand: Polaris
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MAINTENANCE

Inspection

Chart

D= Dealer performed O= Operator performed

NOTE: See page

for additional pre-ride information

Every month In salt water use

Checked lnit~ally after

three months; thereafter as

specified

Table of Contents4
Identification Numbers5
Identification Numbers6
Insurance6
Understanding Safety Labels and Instructions7
- Identification and Location of Important Labels8
- Righting Capsized Boat9
- Safety Warning Decal Text10
Identification and Location of Important Labels10
General Operat1Ng and Safety Information14
General Operating and Safety Information15
- Sobering Facts about Boating under the Influence20
- Cold Water Survival20
- To Avoid Hypothermia20
- If You Fall in the Water20
- Stand-On Vessel21
- General Operating and Safety Information21
- Right-Of-Way and Give-Way21
- Navigational Rules21
- Encountering Vessels22
- Overtaking22
- Meeting22
- Crossing23
- Non-Motorized Craft23
- Fishing Vessel Right-Of-Way23
- Reading Buoys and Markers23
Location of Main Components and Controls24
- Under Seat Engine Compartment27
- Fuel28
Fuel and Oil Recommendations29
- Oil Injection System30
- Replacement Parts31
- Standard Equipment31
- Water Equipment31
WATERCRAFT Equl PMENT31
Life Vests32
Pre-Operation Check33
- Fuel and Oil Tank Levels34
- Jet Pump Intake35
- Throttle36
- Steering36
- Loose Parts/Hoses36
- Fire Extinguisher36
- Engine Compartment37
- Storage Compartment37
- Battery37
- Hull37
- Seat38
- Loose Strap/Ropes/Clothing/Long Hair38
- Drain Plug/Bilge38
- Riding Gear39
- Switches/Buttons39
- Fuel/Water Separator39
Engine Break-In Procedure40
- Principles of Operation41
- Before Operating this Watercraft41
- Starting the Engine42
- Operation42
- If the Engine Does Not Start43
- Stopping the Engine44
- Launching the Watercraft44
- Reverse Operation45
- Launching in Shallow Water45
- Boarding and Starting in Depp Water46
- Boarding with a Passenger47
- Load Limit47
- Turning48
- Rough Water Operation and Jumping48
- Stopping49
- Beaching50
- Riding with Passenger51
- Post Operation Check and Care52
- Engine Overheat53
- Cleaning the Jet Pump and Impeller53
- On Load Cleaning53
- Special Procedures54
- Capsized Watercraft54
- Submerged Engine54
- Towing the Watercraft in Water55
- Battery Information56
- Transporting the Watercraft56
- Multi-Function Display57
Special Procedures57
- Key Functions and Display58
- Extended Storage and Winterization59
- Engine and Cooling System Flushing59
- Engine Draining/Fuel System Storage59
- Watercraft Engine Fogging Procedure60
- Cleaning61
- Lubrication61
Extended Storage and Winterization61
- Pre-Season Preparation62
- Additional Inspections62
- Daily Pre-Operatino Inspection62
Maintenance62
- Inspection Chart63
- Maintenance/Lubrication64
- Throttle Cable and Choke Cables64
- Steering Cable Joints and Inner Wire64
- Seat Latch and Hooks65
- Steering Handle Pivot Shaft65
- Choke Knob65
- Steering Nozzle Pivot Shaft65
- Drive Shaft Lubrication66
- Bearing Housing66
- Spark Plugs67
- Fuel Tank69
- Oil Filter69
- Carburetor Adjustment69
- Steering Cable Inspection70
- Throttle Cable Inspection70
- Choke Cable Inspection70
- Circuit Breaker71
- Battery Maintenance and Charging71
- Battery Removal72
- Replenishing Battery Fluid72
- Battery Charging73
- Battery Connections73
- Battery Installation74
- Battery Storage74
- Salt Water and Unclean Water Care75
- Exhaust Coolant Filter75
- Cleaning Procedure75
- Jet Pump Water Inlet Screen76
- Cooling System Flushing76
- Flushing Procedure77
- Thermostat Pop off Assembly77
- Anti-Corrosion Treatment78
Troubleshooting79
Accessories81
Wiring Diagram83
Specifications84
Warranty Policy86
Index88

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Polaris SLT780 1996 Specifications

General

Manufacturer	Polaris
Model	SLT780
Year	1996
Category	Boat
Type	Personal Watercraft
Engine Type	2-stroke
Cylinders	3
Cooling System	Water-cooled
Starting System	Electric
Width	47 inches
Seating Capacity	3
Hull Material	Fiberglass
Fuel Delivery	Carburetor

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