Operation and handling requirements
EJU40021
Draining the bilge water
ECJ01301
NOTICE
Do not run the engine at full throttle when bilge water remains in the engine compart- ment. The bilge water can splash into the engine, which can result in severe dam- age.
EJU40033
Draining the bilge water on land
To drain the bilge water on land:
(1)Loosen the stern drain plugs and remove them.
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1Stern drain plug
(2)Raise the bow of the watercraft, such as by placing the watercraft on a slope, to drain the bilge water from the engine compartment.
(3)After the bilge water has drained from the stern drain plug holes, wipe up any re-
maining moisture in the engine compartment with a dry cloth.
(4)Securely install the stern drain plugs by tightening them until they stop. NOTICE:
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 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.
[ECJ00361]
EJU40534
Draining the bilge water on water
A small quantity of bilge water will remain in the engine compartment even after the bilge water is drained on water. To completely drain the bilge water, remove the watercraft from the water and drain the bilge water on land.
Jet vacuum bilge draining system
While the watercraft is operating, bilge water in the engine compartment is drawn in by the vacuum that is generated in the jet pump and discharged from the watercraft through the jet thrust nozzle.
To drain the bilge water on water:
Operate the watercraft as straight as possible and above planing speed for at least 2 min- utes. NOTICE: Do not run the engine at full throttle for at least 1 minute after the engine has been restarted. Bilge water in the engine compartment can splash into the
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