OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
Before starting the engine, the op-
erator and passengers should al-
ways be properly seated on the
watercraft, have a firm handhold
or hold on to the waist of the per-
son in front of them, and wear ap-
propriate protective clothing in-
cluding an approved PFD by local
authorities and a wet suit bottom.
2. Position shift lever to neutral. Re-
fer to
HOW TO ENGAGE NEUTRAL
AND REVERSE
in this section.
3. Firmly grip handlebar with your left
hand and placebothfeet on the foot-
boards.
4. Install the tether cord cap on the en-
gine cut-of switch.
WARNING
The tether cord should always be
attached to the operators personal
flotation device when starting or
operating the watercraft.
NOTE: Ifyouhearanythingotherthan
2 short beeps from the D.E.S.S. sys-
tem, it indicates a condition that should
be corrected. Refer to the
TROU-
BLESHOOTING
section for BEEP code
signal identification.
5. Depress and hold the start button to
crank the engine.
NOTICE
Ensure there is at least
90 cm (3 ft) of water under the low-
est rear portion of the hull wh
en all
passengers are aboard prior to start-
ing the engine. Otherwise damage
totheimpellerorotherje
tpump
components may occur. Do not ac-
celerate abruptly.
NOTE: Do not depress the throttle
lever to start a cold or
warm engine.
If the engine fails to start after 10 sec-
onds, wait a few second
s then repeat
procedure.
6. Release engine start/stop button
immediately after engine is started.
NOTICE
Do not hold start/stop
button more than 30 seconds to
avoid starter overheating. A rest pe-
riod should be observed between
thecrankingcyclestoallowthe
starter to cool down. Pay attention
not to discharge battery.
7. Slowly accelerate and drive to
deeper open water. Do not apply
full throttle until the engine is warm.
Apply safe boating practices.
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NOTICE
Avoid watercraft opera-
tion in weeded areas. If unavoid-
able, vary watercraft speed.
How to Shut Off the Engine
WARNING
To maintain watercraft directional
control, the engine should be
running until the watercraft is
stopped.
To shut off the engine:
1. Press the engine start/stop button.
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