Operation

EJU31980

Pre-operation checks

EJU31990

Pre-operation check list

Before operating this watercraft, perform the checks in the following check list. See the accompanying text in this chapter for details on how to perform the checks.

EWJ00410

WARNING

If any item in the pre-operation check list is not working properly, have it inspected and repaired before operating the watercraft, otherwise an accident could occur.

ITEM

ROUTINE

PAGE

 

 

 

BEFORE LAUNCH OR OPERATION

 

 

 

 

Engine compartment

Remove the seat to ventilate the engine compart-

 

ment. Check for fuel vapors and loose electrical con-

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nections.

 

 

 

 

Bilge

Check for water and fuel and drain if necessary.

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Stern drain plugs

Check for proper installation.

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Throttle lever

Check that the throttle lever springs back smoothly.

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Steering system

Check for proper operation.

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Shift lever and reverse gate

Check for proper operation.

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(VX Deluxe/VX Cruiser)

 

 

Fuel and oil

Check the fuel and oil levels and replenish if neces-

 

sary.

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Check the hoses and tanks for leakage.

 

 

 

 

Water separator

Check for water and drain if necessary.

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Battery

Check the electrolyte level and battery condition.

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Hood

Check that the hood is securely closed.

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Seat

Check that the seat is securely installed.

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Hull and deck

Check the hull and deck for cracks and other dam-

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age.

 

 

 

 

 

Jet intake

Check for debris and remove if necessary.

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Fire extinguisher

Check the condition and replace if necessary.

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Engine shut-off cord

Check the condition and replace if frayed or broken.

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Switches

Check the start switch, engine stop switch, and en-

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gine shut-off switch for proper operation.

 

 

 

 

 

AFTER LAUNCH

 

 

 

 

 

Cooling water pilot outlet

Check that water is discharged while the engine is

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running and the watercraft is in the water.

 

 

 

 

 

Multifunction information

Check for warning indications and proper operation.

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center

 

 

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