16) Flushing Connector.......................................................... 37
17) Bilge Drain Plugs ............................................................ 38
18) Jet Pump Nozzle............................................................. 38
19) VTS Adjuster................................................................. 38
20) Jet Pump Water Intake ..................................................... 39
21) Fuses ......................................................................... 39
22) Battery........................................................................ 39
23) Rear Access Cover.......................................................... 39
24) Automatic Bilge Pump...................................................... 39
25) “Moto” Seat Release Button .............................................. 40
26) “Moto” Seat Post Receiver................................................ 43
27) “Moto” Seat Post Release Lever.......................................... 43
28) Kart Seat Lever (if so equipped)............................................ 43
29) Steering Pole Retainer (if so equipped) ................................... 45
LIQUIDS .. ... .. ... .. . ... .... . ... .. .. . .. . .... ... ... ..... ... .. ... .. . ..... ... ..... ... .. ... 46
Fueling Procedure ............................................................... 46
Recommended Fuel............................................................. 46
Recommended Oil............................................................... 46
Oil Injection System............................................................. 47
BREAK-IN PERIOD................................................................... 48
10-Hour Inspection .............................................................. 48
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ......................................................... 49
Hull ................................................................................ 50
Jet Pump Water Intake.......................................................... 50
Bilge............................................................................... 50
Water Flow in Cooling System (only when temperature is below or close to
freezing point).................................................................... 50
Battery............................................................................ 51
Fuel Tank and Oil Reservoir..................................................... 51
Engine Compartment............................................................ 51
Steering System ................................................................. 51
Steering Pole..................................................................... 51
Throttle System.................................................................. 51
VTS (Variable Trim System) ..................................................... 51
Safety Lanyard and Engine Start/Stop Button ................................ 51
Optional Configurations ......................................................... 52
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS...................................................... 53
Principle of Operation ........................................................... 53
Boarding the Watercraft......................................................... 56
Starting............................................................................ 58
Riding ............................................................................. 59
Rough Water or Poor Visibility Operation ..................................... 61
Crossing Waves.................................................................. 61
Stopping/Docking................................................................ 61
Beaching.......................................................................... 61
Shutting Off the Engine......................................................... 62
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