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Before Starting the Engine
Before starting the engine:
1.View the watercraft safety video provided with the watercraft.
2.Read and understand this Owner’s Manual.
3.Be familiar with all controls and functions of the watercraft.
4.Perform the
If you have any questions about the features or controls of this watercraft, see your Polaris dealer.
CAUTION
If the engine is run while the watercraft is in very shallow water, sand, weeds and debris may be sucked into the jet intake and could cause damage to the impeller or injury to bystanders. Ingesting sand into the cooling system will cause the engine to overheat, which could lead to engine damage.
Whenever starting the engine, always be sure the watercraft is in water at least two feet (60 cm) deep.
OPERATION
Starting the Engine
1.Attach the lanyard wrist band (1) to your left wrist or PFD.
2.Fasten the lanyard lock plate to the engine stop switch on the handlebars by pushing the lock plate around the barrel of the switch. Be sure the lanyard is not tangled around the handlebars or controls.
NOTE: The engine will not start if the lanyard lock plate is removed from the engine stop switch.
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