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Throttle
Operate the throttle lever several times to make sure there is no hesitation in its travel. It should be smooth over the complete range, and spring back to the idle position on its own when released.
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Steering
Make sure the handlebars are not loose. Turn them
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Jet intake
Carefully check the jet intake for weeds, debris, or anything else that might restrict the intake of water. If the intake is clogged, cavitation could occur, reducing jet thrust, and possibly damaging jet pump parts. In some cases, the engine may overheat because of lack of cooling water, and damage could result. Engine cooling water is fed to the engine by the jet pump (see pages
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Before attempting to remove weeds or debris from the jet intake or impeller areas, shut off the engine and remove the lock plate from the engine stop lanyard switch. Severe injury or death could result from coming in contact with the rotating parts of the jet pump.