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could fall, which could result in severe in-
jury.
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Pull-up cleats (FX Cruiser HO)
The pull-up cleats are used to attach a rope
to the watercraft when mooring it.
To use a pull-up cleat, pull it up. The pull-up
cleat returns automatically to its original posi-
tion when released. WARNING! Do not use
the pull-up cleats to lift the watercraft. The
pull-up cleats are not designed to support
the watercraft’s weight. If the pull-up
cleats break, the watercraft could fall,
which could result in severe injury.
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Storage compartments
This watercraft is equipped with the following
storage compartments.
Only the securely closed watertight storage
compartments are waterproof. If you carryobjects that must be kept dry, put them in a
waterproof bag.
Make sure that the storage compartments
are closed securely before operating the wa-
tercraft.
EJU42211Bow storage compartment
The bow storage compartment is located un-
der the hood.
To open the bow storage compartment:
Pull the hood latch rearward, and then lift up
the rear of the hood.
1Cleat
1Pull-up cleat
1
1
1Hood latch
1Bow storage compartment
Bow storage compartment:
Capacity:
90.0 L (23.8 US gal, 19.8 Imp.gal)
Load limit:
5.0 kg (11 lb)
1
1
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To close the bow storage compartment:
Push the rear of the hood down to securely
lock it in place.
To drain water from the bow storage com-
partment:
(1) Remove the drain plug on the bottom of
the storage compartment to drain the
water into the engine compartment.
(2) Securely install the drain plug in its origi-
nal position.
EJU35164Glove compartment
The glove compartment is located in front of
the seat.To open the glove compartment:
Turn the glove compartment knob 90° to the
left or right, and then lift up the lid.
1Drain plug
1
1Glove compartment knob
1Glove compartment
Glove compartment:
Capacity:
7.0 L (1.8 US gal, 1.5 Imp.gal)
Load limit:
1.0 kg (2 lb)
1
1
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of sparks, open flames, or other sources
of ignition.
(2) Place the watercraft in a well-ventilated
area and in a horizontal position.
(3) Remove the seats, and then check the
fuel level. (See page 48 for seat removal
and installation procedures.)
(4) Pull the hood latch rearward, and then lift
up the rear of the hood.
(5) Loosen the fuel filler cap and remove it.
(6) Slowly add fuel to the fuel tank.(7) Stop filling when the fuel level reaches
approximately 50 mm (2 in) from the top
of the fuel tank. Do not overfill the fuel
tank. Because fuel expands when it
heats up, heat from the engine or the sun
can cause fuel to spill out of the fuel tank.
1Hood latch
1Fuel filler cap
1
1
Fuel tank capacity:
70 L (18.5 US gal, 15.4 Imp.gal)
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