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POST-OPERATION
CHECKS
POST-OPERATION CHECKS
These post-operation procedures are
developed to help preserve the long-
term appearance and reliability of your
Jet Boat. Perform these procedures as
soon as possible after the boat is
loaded back on the trailer after the
day’s use.
Some owners plan to moor their boat
seasonally, rather than keeping it on
the trailer between uses. The proce-
dures described in this section may not
be possible if your Jet Boat is moored
in the water. Boats which are moored
will require periodic removal from the
water to clean the hull and jet pump
area. The frequency of this mainte-
nance will depend upon whether the
water is salt or fresh, as well as other
local water conditions.
Leaving the boat in the water for
extended periods will accelerate the
rate of normal deterioration of the jet
pump components and hull finish.
Stray electrical voltage in the water,
marine organisms, and saltwater
corrosion are a few of the conditions
that can adversely affect the life of
many Jet Boat components.
1) After putting the Jet Boat on the
trailer, flush cooling system on each
engine to prevent the cooling sys-
tem from clogging up with salt,
sand, or dirt. Refer to page 4-1 for
the cooling system flushing proce-
dure.
2) Drain residual water from the
exhaust system by starting the
engine then alternately pushing the
throttle lever up to half throttle and
back for 10 to 15 seconds.
Never run the engine at full throttle
or for more than 15 seconds while
the boat is out of the water. The
engine may overheat and/or seize.
3) Wash down the hull, helm, and both
jet drive units with fresh water.
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