Pre-operation checks

Add fuel if necessary. (See page 32 for filling procedures.)

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Water separator check

Make sure that no water has collected in the water separator. If water has collected in the water separator, drain it. (See page 26 for draining procedures.)

1Water separator

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Engine unit check

Check the exterior of the engine unit for damage or other problem.

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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, wipe it up with a dry cloth. NOTICE: Excessive wa-

ter in the engine compartment can splash into the engine, which can result in severe

damage. [ECJ00341]

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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]

1Positive (+) battery terminal: Red lead

2Negative (–) battery terminal: Black 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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