Operation
could be damaged, allowing water to enter the engine compartment.
●Make sure that the stern drain plugs are tightened securely before launching the watercraft. Otherwise, water may flood the engine compartment and cause the watercraft to submerge.
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Stern drain plugs
Check the stern drain plugs for proper instal- lation.
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CAUTION:
●Before installing the stern drain plugs, clean the drain plug threads to remove any foreign materials, such as dirt or sand. Otherwise, the stern drain plugs could be damaged, allowing water to en- ter the engine compartment.
●Make sure that the stern drain plugs are tightened securely before launching the watercraft. Otherwise, water may flood the engine compartment and cause the watercraft to submerge.
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Battery
Check the battery electrolyte level and check that the battery has sufficient power to start the engine easily. Recharge the battery or re-
place it if it is not in good condition. (See page 99 for battery recharging procedures.)
Also, check that the battery leads are tightened securely and that there is no corrosion on the battery terminals. Check that the breather hose is securely connected to the battery and that it is not pinched.
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1Positive (+) battery terminal: Red lead
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3Breather hose
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WARNING
●The battery must always be fully charged and in good condition. Loss of battery power may leave you stranded. Never operate the watercraft if the bat- tery does not have sufficient power to start the engine or if it shows any other signs of decreased power.
●Be sure to connect the breather hose to the battery. Fire or explosion could re- sult if the breather hose is damaged, ob- structed, or not connected properly.
Make sure that the battery is securely held in place.
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