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The following operation buttons are on the
right side of the multifunction meter.
1
“Mode/Reset” button
2
“Start/Stop” button
To switch the display mode, push the
“Mode/Reset” button 1
for less than 1 sec-
ond. The display mode changes in the fol-
lowing order.
Compass → Average speed → Tr i p m e t e r
→ Trip timer → Fuel consumption per hour
→ Fuel consumption per kilometer/mile →
Water temperature → Air temperature
NOTE:@
To switch the display units between kilo-
meters/liters/degrees Celsius and miles/
gallons/degrees Fahrenheit, push the
“Vo l t / H o u r” button 3
for at least 1 second,
within 10 seconds after the multifunction
meter starts operating.

The “SPEED” indicator light blinks three
times if miles/gallons/degrees Fahrenheit
are selected as the display units when the
multifunction meter starts operating, or if
the display units of the meter are switched
to miles/gallons/degrees Fahrenheit.
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Compass
This display shows the current direction of
the watercraft using the 8 major compass
points.
NOTE:@ The accuracy of the compass varies
depending on the operating conditions. Use
this function as a reference only.
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Average speed
This display shows the average speed in
miles per hour “AV M P H” or kilometers per
hour “AV K M H” since it was reset.
Tr i p m e t e r
This display shows the distance traveled
in miles “MILES” or kilometers “KM” since it
was reset.
Trip timer
This display shows the hours of operation
“TRIPTM” since it was reset.
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Fuel consumption per hour
This display shows the current fuel con-
sumption in gallons per hour “G/HR” or liters
per hour “L/HR”.
Fuel consumption per kilometer/mile
This display shows the current fuel con-
sumption in gallons per mile “G/MILE” or
liters per kilometer “L/KM”.
NOTE:@ The actual fuel consumption varies depend-
ing on the operating conditions. Use this
function as a reference only.
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Water temperature
This display shows the ambient water
temperature “L TEMP” (lake temperature).
Air temperature
This display shows the ambient air tem-
perature “E TEMP” (environmental tempera-
ture).
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Average speed/Tripmeter/Trip timer
modes
Average speed, distance traveled, and
trip time are recorded once measurements
have started, regardless of the current dis-
play.
To start the measurements, push the
“Start/Stop” button 2 for less than 1 sec-
ond. The beeper sounds once.
To stop the measurements, push the
“Start/Stop” button for less than 1 second.
The beeper sounds once. To restart the
measurements, push the “Start/Stop” button
for less than 1 second. The beeper sounds
once.
To reset the displays, push the “Mode/
Reset” button 1 for at least 2 seconds while
the measurements are stopped. The beeper
sounds twice.
NOTE:@ The displays can be reset only when the
measurements are stopped.
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Storage compartments
A front storage compartment, glove com-
partment, seat storage compartment, water-
tight compartment, and beverage holder are
provided.
NOTE:@
Make sure that the storage compartments
are closed securely before operating the
watercraft.

The front storage compartment, glove
compartment, and seat storage compart-
ment are not designed to be watertight. If
you carry objects that must be kept dry,
such as the manuals, put them in a water-
proof bag or the watertight compartment.
@
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Front storage compartment
The front storage compartment 2 is
located at the bow.
To open the front storage compartment,
push the hood latch 1 down, and then open
the hood.
To close the front storage compartment,
push down on the rear of the hood until it
latches securely.
NOTE:@ Make sure that the front storage compart-
ment is properly secured before operating
the watercraft.
@
Front storage compartment:
Capacity:
75.0 L (19.8 US gal, 16.5 Imp gal)
Load limit: 5.0 kg (11 lb)
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Glove compartment
A glove compartment 2 is located in front
of the seat.
To open the glove compartment, turn the
knob 1, and then lift up the lid. To close the
glove compartment, lower the lid, and then
turn the knob to lock the lid in place.
Glove compartment:
Capacity:
10.0 L (2.6 US gal, 2.2 Imp gal)
Load limit: 1.0 kg (2.2 lb)
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Seat storage compartment
The seat storage compartment 1 is
located under the rear seat.
To open the seat storage compartment,
remove the rear seat. (See page 2-5 for rear
seat removal and installation procedures.)
Seat storage compartment:
Capacity:
15.0 L (4.0 US gal, 3.3 Imp gal)
Load limit: 9.0 kg (19.8 lb)
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Beverage holder
The beverage holder 1 is located on the
starboard (right) side of the watercraft.
NOTE:@ Do not use the beverage holder when oper-
ating the watercraft.
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Watertight compartment
A watertight compartment is located on
the port (left) side of the watercraft.
To open the watertight compartment, turn
the cap 1 counterclockwise.
Make sure that the watertight compart-
ment cap is closed securely before operat-
ing the watercraft.
Watertight compartment:
Capacity: 2.6 L (0.7 US gal, 0.6 Imp gal)
Load limit: 1.0 kg (2.2 lb)
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OPERATION
Fuel and oil ............................................... 3-1
Gasoline ................................................. 3-1
Engine oil ................................................ 3-3
Filling the fuel tank ................................. 3-4
Pre-operation checks .............................. 3-5
Pre-operation check list ......................... 3-5
Pre-operation check points .................... 3-6
Operation ................................................ 3-17
Engine break-in .................................... 3-17
Launching the watercraft ..................... 3-18
Starting the engine ............................... 3-19
Stopping the engine ............................. 3-21
Leaving the watercraft ......................... 3-21
Operating your watercraft .................... 3-22
Getting to know your watercraft ........... 3-22
Learning to operate your watercraft .... 3-22
Riding watercraft with passengers ...... 3-23
Starting the watercraft .......................... 3-24
Boarding and starting in deep water ... 3-26
Capsized watercraft ............................. 3-29
Turning the watercraft .......................... 3-31
Stopping the watercraft ........................ 3-33
Beaching the watercraft ....................... 3-34
Docking the watercraft ......................... 3-34
Reverse on waterways ......................... 3-35
Rough water operation ........................ 3-35
Post-operation checks ......................... 3-36
Transporting .......................................... 3-38
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Fuel and oil
This watercraft is equipped with a
4-stroke engine. Conventional 2-stroke
engine oil cannot be used.
The engine utilizes an electronic fuel
injection system to deliver the optimal air-
fuel mixture ratio required by the engine.
With optimal combustion conditions, this
system is able to increase startability and
improve fuel economy.
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Gasoline
WARNING@ GASOLINE AND ITS VAPORS ARE
HIGHLY FLAMMABLE AND EXPLOSIVE!

Do not smoke when refueling, and
keep away from sparks, flames, or
other sources of ignition.

Stop engine before refueling.

Refuel in a well-ventilated area with
the watercraft in a horizontal position.

Do not stand or sit on the watercraft
while refueling in case of fire.

Take care not to spill gasoline. If gaso-
line spills, wipe it up immediately with
dry rags. Always properly dispose of
gasoline-soaked rags.

Avoid overfilling the fuel tank. Stop fill-
ing when the fuel level reaches approx-
imately 50 mm (2 in) from the top of the
fuel tank. Fuel expands as it warms up
and could overflow if the fuel tank has
been overfilled. If temporarily leaving
the watercraft with a full fuel tank, do
not leave it in direct sunlight. Leave it
in a well-ventilated area with the water-
craft in a horizontal position.
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