Pre-operation checks

the dipstick attached to the oil tank filler cap. (See page 51 for information on checking the engine oil level.)

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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 53 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]

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3

1Negative (–) battery terminal: Black lead

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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