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21) Seat Latch......................................................................................... 43
22) Seat Extension Latch (if so equipped)............................................... 45
23) Rear Grab Handle.............................................................................. 45
24) Rear Storage Basket (if so equipped)................................................ 45
25) Bow and Stern Eyelets ..................................................................... 46
26) Mooring Cleats.................................................................................. 46
27) Footboard.......................................................................................... 46
28) Boarding Pads................................................................................... 47
29) Boarding Platform ............................................................................. 47
30) Boarding Step (if so equipped).......................................................... 47
31) Cooling System Bleed Outlet............................................................ 47
32) Flushing Connector (if so equipped) ................................................. 48
33) Bilge Drain Plugs............................................................................... 48
34) Jet Pump Nozzle............................................................................... 48
35) Reverse Gate .................................................................................... 49
36) Jet Pump Water Intake..................................................................... 49
37) Fuses ................................................................................................ 49
38) Battery .............................................................................................. 49
39) Side Vanes (if so equipped)............................................................... 49
FUEL AND LUBRICATION ........................................................... 50
Fueling Procedure ................................................................................... 50
Recommended Fuel ................................................................................ 50
Recommended Oil .................................................................................. 51
Oil Injection System ................................................................................ 51
BREAK-IN PERIOD ...................................................................... 52
10-Hour Inspection .................................................................................. 52
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS .......................................................... 53
Hull .......................................................................................................... 54
Jet Pump Water Intake ........................................................................... 54
Bilge ........................................................................................................ 54
Battery..................................................................................................... 54
Fuel Tank and Oil Reservoir...................................................................... 54
Engine Compartment .............................................................................. 54
Steering System...................................................................................... 54
Throttle System....................................................................................... 55
Shifter System......................................................................................... 55
VTS (Variable Trim System) (if so equipped)............................................ 55
Storage Compartment Covers and Seat.................................................. 55
Safety Lanyard and Engine Start/Stop Button......................................... 55
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ...................................................... 56
Principle of Operation.............................................................................. 56
Boarding the Watercraft .......................................................................... 60
Starting.................................................................................................... 62
Rough Water or Poor Visibility Operation................................................ 63
Crossing Waves ...................................................................................... 63
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