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●Throttle cable (handlebar end)
Squeeze the throttle lever and remove the
seal
1. Spray a rust inhibitor into the outer
cable. Refit the seal securely.
●Steering cable (handlebar end)
●Steering handle pivot shaft
If the steering pivot shaft becomes loose,
tighten the band 1 until a satisfactory feel is
obtained.
●Steering cable (nozzle end)
●Nozzle pivot shaft
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Index
2-stroke engine oil ................................... 3-3
A
Adjusting the carburetor ........................ 4-19
Adjusting the choke cable ..................... 4-16
Adjusting the trolling speed ................... 4-19
Approval label of Emission control
certificate ................................................. 1-2
B
Battery .............................................. 3-8, 4-4
Beaching the watercraft ........................ 3-30
Bilge ........................................................ 3-7
Bleeding the oil injection pump ............. 4-20
Boarding alone ...................................... 3-23
Boarding and starting in deep water ..... 3-23
Boarding with passengers ..................... 3-24
C
Capsized watercraft .............................. 3-25
Caution labels ......................................... 1-7
Choke knob ............................................. 2-8
Cleaning and adjusting the spark
plugs...................................................... 4-13
Cleaning the jet intake and impeller ........ 5-3
Cleaning the watercraft ........................... 4-5
Connecting the jumper cables................. 5-5
Cooling water pilot outlet .............. 2-10, 3-12
Cruising limitations ................................ 1-10
D
Docking the watercraft .......................... 3-30
E
Emergency procedures ........................... 5-3
Emission control information ................... 1-2
Engine break-in ..................................... 3-13
Engine compartment ............................... 3-6
Engine overheat warning system .......... 2-11
Engine serial number .............................. 1-1
Engine shut-off cord (lanyard) ............... 3-11
Engine shut-off switch ............................. 2-8
Engine stop switch .................................. 2-8
Enjoy your watercraft responsibly ......... 1-17F
Filling the fuel tank .................................. 3-3
Filling the oil tank .................................... 3-4
Fire extinguisher ...................................... 3-9
Flushing the cooling system .................... 4-1
Front seat ................................................ 2-5
Front storage compartment ................... 2-13
Fuel and oil.............................................. 3-1
Fuel and oil systems ............................... 3-6
Fuel cock knob ........................................ 2-7
Fuel filter ............................................... 4-10
Fuel system ............................................. 4-4
Fuel tank ............................................... 4-10
Fuel tank filler cap ................................... 2-6
G
Gasohol ................................................... 3-2
Gasoline .................................................. 3-1
Getting to know your watercraft ............ 3-19
Glove compartment ............................... 2-14
H
Handgrip ................................................ 2-12
Hazard information ................................ 1-13
Hood........................................................ 2-6
Hull Identification Number (HIN).............. 1-1
I
Identification numbers ............................. 1-1
Important labels ....................................... 1-3
Inspecting and adjusting the throttle
cable...................................................... 4-12
Inspecting the battery ............................ 4-17
Inspecting the fuel system ....................... 4-9
Inspecting the oil injection system ......... 4-11
Inspecting the steering cable................ 4-12
J
Jet unit................................................... 3-11
Jumping the battery ................................. 5-4
L
Label location .......................................... 1-3
Learning to operate your watercraft ...... 3-19
Leaving the watercraft ........................... 3-18
Limitations on who may operate the
watercraft ................................................ 1-9
Location of main components ................. 2-1
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Lubrication............................................... 4-3
Lubrication points .................................. 4-14
M
Maintenance and adjustments ................ 4-6
O
Oil filter .................................................. 4-11
Oil level warning lamp ........................... 2-12
Oil tank .................................................. 4-11
Oil tank filler cap...................................... 2-6
Operating your watercraft...................... 3-19
Operation .............................................. 3-13
Operation of controls and other
functions .................................................. 2-4
Operation requirements ........................ 1-11
Other labels ............................................. 1-8
Owner’s/Operator’s Manual and tool
kit............................................................. 4-7
P
Periodic maintenance chart..................... 4-8
Post-operation checks........................... 3-31
Pre-operation check list........................... 3-5
Pre-operation check points ..................... 3-6
Pre-operation checks .............................. 3-5
Primary Identification (PRI-ID) number ... 1-1
R
Rear seat................................................. 2-4
Replacing the fuse ................................ 4-20
Riding watercraft with passengers ........ 3-20
Rough water operation .......................... 3-30
S
Safe boating rules ................................. 1-16
Safety information ................................... 1-9
Seat storage compartment .................... 2-14
Specifications ........................................ 4-21
Starting and boarding in shallow
water ..................................................... 3-22
Starting from a dock .............................. 3-22
Starting the engine ................................ 3-15
Starting the watercraft ........................... 3-21
Start switch.............................................. 2-9
Steering system ........................... 2-10, 3-10
Stopping the engine .............................. 3-18
Stopping the watercraft ......................... 3-29Storage.................................................... 4-1
Storage compartments .......................... 2-13
Submerged watercraft ............................. 5-7
Switches ................................................ 3-12
T
Throttle .................................................. 3-10
Throttle lever ........................................... 2-9
Towing the watercraft .............................. 5-6
Transporting .......................................... 3-33
Troubleshooting ...................................... 5-1
Troubleshooting chart ............................. 5-1
Turning the watercraft ........................... 3-27
W
Warning labels ........................................ 1-4
Watercraft characteristics ...................... 1-14
Water separator ...................................... 3-7
Water-skiing .......................................... 1-15
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