the dipstick attached to the oil tank filler cap. (See page 52 for information on checking the engine oil level.)
1
1Oil tank filler cap/Dipstick
1 2 3
1Dipstick
2Maximum level mark
3Minimum level mark
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Bilge water check
Make sure that no bilge water has collected in the engine compartment. If bilge water has collected in the engine compartment, drain it. (See page 54 for information on draining the bilge water.)
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Battery checks
Make sure that the battery terminals and breather hose are not damaged and that the battery leads and breather hose are connected properly. WARNING! Fire or explosion
could result if the breather hose is dam-
aged, obstructed, or not connected prop-
erly. [EWJ00451]
2
1
3
1Negative
2Positive (+) battery terminal: Red lead
3Breather hose
Make sure that the electrolyte level is between the minimum and maximum level
marks. WARNING! Never operate the wa- tercraft if the battery does not have sufficient power to start the engine or if it shows any other signs of decreased pow- er. Loss of battery power may leave you
stranded. [EWJ01240]
1Maximum level mark
2Minimum level mark
Make sure that the battery is securely held in place.
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Steering system checks
Turn the handlebars to the right and left several times to make sure that operation is smooth and unrestricted throughout the
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