16) Flushing Connector.......................................................... 38
17) Bilge Drain Plugs ............................................................ 38
18) Jet Pump Nozzle............................................................. 38
19) VTS Adjuster (if so equipped) .............................................. 39
20) Jet Pump Water Intake ..................................................... 39
21) Fuses ......................................................................... 39
22) Battery........................................................................ 39
23) Rear Access Cover.......................................................... 40
24) Automatic Bilge Pump...................................................... 40
25) “Moto” Seat Release Button (if so equipped)............................ 40
26) “Moto” Seat Post Receiver................................................ 44
27) “Moto” Seat Post Release Lever (if so equipped)....................... 44
28) Kart Seat Lever (if so equipped)............................................ 44
29) Steering Pole Retainer (if so equipped) ................................... 45
LIQUIDS............................................................................... 47
Fueling Procedure ............................................................... 47
Recommended Fuel............................................................. 47
Recommended Oil............................................................... 47
Oil Injection System............................................................. 48
BREAK-IN PERIOD................................................................... 49
10-Hour Inspection .............................................................. 49
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ......................................................... 50
Hull ................................................................................ 51
Jet Pump Water Intake.......................................................... 51
Bilge............................................................................... 51
Water Flow in Cooling System (only when temperature is below or close to
freezing point).................................................................... 51
Battery ............................................................................ 52
Fuel Tank and Oil Reservoir..................................................... 52
EngineCompartment............................................................ 52
Steering System ................................................................. 52
Steering Pole..................................................................... 52
Throttle System.................................................................. 52
VTS (Variable Trim System) (if so equipped)................................... 52
Safety Lanyard and Engine Start/Stop Button ................................ 52
Optional Configurations ......................................................... 53
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS...................................................... 54
Principleof Operation ........................................................... 54
Boarding the Watercraft......................................................... 57
Starting............................................................................ 59
Riding ............................................................................. 60
Rough Water or Poor Visibility Operation ..................................... 62
Crossing Waves.................................................................. 62
Stopping/Docking................................................................ 62
Beaching.......................................................................... 63
Shutting Off the Engine......................................................... 63
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