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FUELING

Always verify fuel level before use and during the ride.

Always stop the engine before fueling and never allow anyone to remain on the

watercraft while fueling. Always remember that fuel is flammable and explosive under

certain conditions. Do not smoke or allow open flames or sparks in the vicinity.

Summary of Contents for JETANGLER

Page 1: ...2016 OPERATOR S GUIDE Includes Safety Watercraft and Maintenance Information JETANGLER AQUANAMI...

Page 2: ...AQUANAMI LLC 809 Grandview Drive Hampstead NC 28443 USA...

Page 3: ...r At delivery you were also informed of the warranty coverage and signed the PREDELIVERY CHECK LIST to ensure your new watercraft was prepared to your entire satisfaction Know Before You Go To learn h...

Page 4: ...s maintenance and safe riding instructions Keep this Operator s Guide in the watercraft as you can refer to it for operation instructing others maintenance and troubleshooting The information containe...

Page 5: ...ns 9 SPECIAL SAFETY MESSAGES 10 Reminders Regarding Safe Operation 10 Before Getting Underway 11 Operator and Passenger Awareness 12 Drugs and Alcohol 13 Hypothermia 14 Safe Boating Courses 15 SAFETY...

Page 6: ...FORMATION 39 CONTROL 40 EQUIPMENT 43 BREAK IN PERIOD 54 Operation During Break In Period 54 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 55 Propulsion Principle 55 Turn Left and Right 56 Boarding the Watercraft 56 Starting...

Page 7: ...84 STORAGE 87 Propulsion System 87 Fuel System 87 Engine and Exhaust System 88 Electric System 89 Body and Hull 89 Repairs 90 PRE SEASON PREPARATION 91 Pre Season Preparation Chart 91 TECHNICAL INFOR...

Page 8: ...6 SPECIFICATION 98 TROUBLESHOOTING 100 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDELINES 101 WARRANTY 104 AQUANAMI LIMITED WARRANTY 104 US EPA EMISSION RELATED WARRANTY 109 CUSTOMER INFORMATION 111...

Page 9: ...7 SAFETY INFORMATION...

Page 10: ...r run the watercraft in poorly ventilated or partially enclosed areas such as watercraft houses seawalls or other boats in close proximity Even if you try to ventilate engine exhaust carbon monoxide c...

Page 11: ...r eyes or inhale gasoline vapors see a doctor immediately If gasoline is spilled on you wash thoroughly with soap and water and change your clothes Avoid Burns from Hot Parts Certain components may be...

Page 12: ...way from objects Your need throttle to steer If the engine is shut off directional control is lost This watercraft does not have A REVERSE GEAR OR BRAKING DEVICE ALWAYS APPROACH LAND DOCKS SWIMMERS OR...

Page 13: ...r fall off After riding remove the tether cord from the engine cut off switch to avoid unauthorized use by children or others If the operator falls off the watercraft and the tether cord is not attach...

Page 14: ...lways verify fuel level before use and during the ride Apply the principle of 1 3 of the fuel to reach your destination 1 3 to return and keep 1 3 in reserve Allow for changes due to adverse weather o...

Page 15: ...Before re boarding make sure engine is off and the tether cord is removed from the engine cut off switch To prevent accidental starting always remove the tether cord from the engine cut off switch whe...

Page 16: ...onsideration should be given to using a coat or jacket style PFD as they cover more body area than the vest style PFDs Some points to remember about hypothermia protection While afloat in the water do...

Page 17: ...the effects of hypothermia if you don t have it on when you go into the water Safe Boating Courses Many countries recommend or require a boating safety course Check with your local competent authoriti...

Page 18: ...nt authority Minimum requirements include the following not supplied with this vehicle Personal flotation devices PFDs A buoyant heaving line of 15m 50 ft minimum A watertight flashlight or approved f...

Page 19: ...D should support your weight in water The size of the PFD should be appropriate for the wearer Body weight and chest size are common methods used to size PFDs It is your responsibility to ensure that...

Page 20: ...ce Exercises Find a suitable area to practice the exercises Ensure the area meet the following requirements No traffic No obstacles No swimmers No current Ample space to maneuver Water depth is adequa...

Page 21: ...throttle Repeat exercise but this time release throttle while turning NOTE With this exercise you will learn that you need throttle to steer the watercraft in a different direction Docking NOTE You c...

Page 22: ...0 Make sure to be alert to these conditions and adapt accordingly If possible practice further in these conditions For delicate maneuvers the best advice is always to try to reduce your speed to minim...

Page 23: ...sense it s the law Generally keep to your right and safely avoid collisions by keeping a safe distance from other watercraft boats people and objects The following illustration identifies different pa...

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Page 25: ...elease the throttle when trying to steer away from an obstacle Engine power and jet pump thrust is required to steer the watercraft Always keep a constant lookout for other water users other boats or...

Page 26: ...ring the ride Always stop the engine before fueling and never allow anyone to remain on the watercraft while fueling Always remember that fuel is flammable and explosive under certain conditions Do no...

Page 27: ...reater than 10 vol ethanol with this engine may harm the emission control system and will void the warranty Use of fuel containing alcohol above the percentage specified by government regulations is n...

Page 28: ...26 Recommended Fuel NOTICE Never experiment with other fuels Engine or fuel system damages may occur with the use of an inadequate fuel...

Page 29: ...e labels can be replaced free of charge See an authorized AQUANAMI dealer Please read the following labels carefully before operating this watercraft NOTE In the event of any discrepancy between this...

Page 30: ...28 Label 2 Label 3 Label 4...

Page 31: ...29 Label 5 Label 6...

Page 32: ...30 Compliance Labels Label 7 Label 8...

Page 33: ...31 Label 9 Label 10...

Page 34: ...32 PRE RIDE INSPECTION Before performing the pre ride inspection read and understand the CONTROLS section What to Do Before Launching the Watercraft...

Page 35: ...vel Check refill Engine coolant Check refill Heat Exchanger condition Check Carburetor Periodically drain water or contaminated fuel from the carburetor bowl by loosening the carburetor drain Fuel wat...

Page 36: ...other person When the steering handle is in the center position the jet pump nozzle should be in the straight ahead position Ensure the jet pump nozzle pivot easily Exhaust Pipe Cooling CAUTION To ens...

Page 37: ...cooling system when engine is out of water may severely damage the exhaust system CAUTION Never run engine longer than 1 minute when watercraft is out of water Drive line seal has no cooling when wat...

Page 38: ...tank is full as specified in LIQUIDS section Check for coolant leaks on engine in bilge and from ride plate Check Carburetor Water or contaminated fuel in carburetor bowl will cause engine suddenly st...

Page 39: ...iner bottle Jet Pump Water Intake Check the seal between the jet pump intake and the ride plate A damaged seal will let air get into the jet pump The jet looses its propulsion force Although the jet p...

Page 40: ...ted in the following table after launching the watercraft and before going for a ride ITEM TO DO Check Gauges Check operation Gauges Press engine START STOP button and install the tether cord capon th...

Page 41: ...39 WATERCRAFT INFORMATION...

Page 42: ...to prevent battery drain 2 Steering handle The steering handle controls the direction of the watercraft Turning the steering handle to the right steers the watercraft to the right and inversely 3 Sta...

Page 43: ...ssed 6 Engine Cut Off Switch To allow engine starting the tether cord cap must be securely snapped onto the engine cut off switch To stop engine pull the tether cord cap from the engine cut off switch...

Page 44: ...ery life The engine run hour gauge is inside engine compartment Once stop button is depressed or Tether Cord is pulled off all the gauges will be turned off 9 Manual Bilge Water Pump Switch The bilge...

Page 45: ...NT 10 Cc 11 Ccc 12 Ccc 10 Rubber Pumper The rubber pumper provides protection to hull 11 Under Deck Storage Open storage covers to access the long and specious under deck storage 10 11 13 12 14 15 16...

Page 46: ...the bilge for ventilation and air supply It stops water entering engine compartment during operation and prevents water from getting into engine compartment when the watercraft is capsized However it...

Page 47: ...r not supplied with the watercraft 23 Engine Compartment Cover Lock Turn the lock handle and pull the lock pin to open the engine compartment cover 24 Engine Compartment Cover Rubber Guard The rubber...

Page 48: ...or mooring and as tie down points when trailering your watercraft 29 Engine Compartment Cover Fixed Lock It holds engine compartment cover in place 30 Bilge Pump Water Outlet Water from bilge pump exi...

Page 49: ...is out of the water It is suggested to drain bilge when the watercraft is on ramp CAUTION Always take the watercraft out of the water prior to open drain plugs Make sure the drain plugs are properly...

Page 50: ...the ride plate and the hull This allows the rider to adjust the height that the front of the watercraft is out of the water A pair of 5 mm shims and a pair of 10 mm shims are supplied The 10 mm shims...

Page 51: ...ough the double walled exhaust pipe enters the water box 41 Carburetor It regulates the flow of air and fuel mix into the engine cylinder 42 Exhaust By Pass Hose The engine exhaust flows through this...

Page 52: ...level sensor detects water or when the bilge pump manual switch is pressed 49 Bilge Pump Sensor It detects water in bilge and starts bilge pump when water level reaches about 1 5 inches Make sure the...

Page 53: ...lve It allows air to flow into fuel tank 58 Fuel Water Separator It retains water or contaminated fuel Check the bottle periodically and drain water or contaminated fuel to keep engine run with clean...

Page 54: ...water oil drain out from the bottom nozzle through the hose to a cup Reinstall the hose back after draining 61 Engine Oil Filling Cap and Oil Dipstick It allows adding oil in the engine when required...

Page 55: ...ter from jet pump to cool heat exchanger and exhaust system 67 Siphon Hose It connects siphon pump head to jet pump Siphon pump head evacuates water in bilge by the low pressure generated in jet pump...

Page 56: ...cumstances it may void your craft warranty A break in period of 6 operating hours is recommended before running the watercraft at sustained full throttle During this period maximum throttle should not...

Page 57: ...oupled to the drive shaft which in turn rotates the impeller The water is drawn up from the jet pump water intake grate underneath the watercraft then flows through the impeller to the venturi The ven...

Page 58: ...sequently this watercraft cannot be totally water tight Maneuvers that cause the air intake opening to be under water may cause severe engine problems due to water ingestion Boarding the Watercraft As...

Page 59: ...Many universities colleges kayak tutor schools kayak rental places offer kayak lessons You could find them on line Starting Engine Before unloading the watercraft on to water it can be started for ab...

Page 60: ...fuel pump to draw fuel from fuel tank to carburetor first CAUTION Do not hold the start button more than 15 seconds to avoid starter overheating A rest period should be observed between the cranking...

Page 61: ...and direction of wind and current The rider should become familiarized with the stopping distance under different conditions Release the throttle at a sufficient distance before the expected docking a...

Page 62: ...bowl Drain contaminated fuel in the fuel water separator bottle 58 by pulling off the hose from the middle nipple of the bottle Use a cup to collect the drained liquids After cleaning ensure to tight...

Page 63: ...over leave it open for 30 minutes If engine still does not start remove the spark plug let fuel inside cylinder ventilate for 30 minutes clean spark plug or using a new spark plug try to start engine...

Page 64: ...mp operation controls the flow of water to cool the exhaust system a clogged intake will cause the exhaust to overheat and damage exhaust components A weed clogged area can be cleaned as follows Manua...

Page 65: ...irection The bilge pump should automatically start to drain water in bilge if water enters the bilge and the main switch is on If the water sensor failed to start the bilge pump push the bilge pump sw...

Page 66: ...TION Never try to crank or start the engine Water trapped in intake manifold would flow towards the engine and may cause severe damage to the engine Bring the watercraft to be serviced by an authorize...

Page 67: ...65 MAINTENANCE INFORMATION...

Page 68: ...ationship For emission related warranty claims AQUANAMI is limiting the diagnosis and repair of emission related parts to the authorized AQUANAMI dealers For more information please refer to the US EP...

Page 69: ...n servicing or repair procedures Never attempt repairs unless the appropriate tools are available If required contact your authorized Aquanami dealer for further servicing information Adhere to the pr...

Page 70: ...nents in engine compartment L 3 L 3 Engine rinsing C4 Engine drive shaft seal 5 I L R Engine support and rubber mount I I Engine breath filter oil retainer C C AIR INTAKE SYSTEM Air induction box I I...

Page 71: ...i corrosion lubricant after salt water use 2 Replace seals at 200 hours irrespective of number of years See NOTE 1 at the end of maintenance schedule table 3 By repair shop Drive shaft rubber boot and...

Page 72: ...Ensure all hose clamps are properly secured and no hose is cracked kinked or presenting any other damage Inspect muffler battery and fuel tank Visually check electrical connections for corrosion and...

Page 73: ...etergent degreasing agent paint thinner acetone etc Lubrication and Anticorrosion Protection Throttle Cable Lubricate the throttle cable with XP S Lube or equivalent Depressing and releasing the throt...

Page 74: ...Protection Spray water repellent on fiber glass surface in engine compartment according to the Maintenance Chart to prevent mildew and marine organisms Engine Engine Oil Change oil and oil filter acco...

Page 75: ...n ID hose of 6 inches long to the funnel for filling oil Add the recommended oil to the proper level Do not overfill Every time oil is added in engine do following steps to ensure correct oil level 1...

Page 76: ...r It will also help to remove sand salt shells or other particles in water jackets and or hoses Flushing should be performed when the watercraft is not expected to be used further the same day or when...

Page 77: ...and will void the warranty Cooling System Flushing Heat Exchanger Flushing heat exchanger with fresh water is essential to neutralize corroding effects of salt or other chemical products present in wa...

Page 78: ...or bowl Close the drain screw after cleaning The carburetor should be cleaned using carburetor cleaner according to Maintenance Chart or after watercraft capsizes Carburetor cleaning should be perform...

Page 79: ...perly Turn on the bilge pump manual switch bilge pump should start to run immediately Battery Pay attention to battery and signs Ensure the battery is correctly connected tighten and secured Battery C...

Page 80: ...tacts degradation corrosion and case damage if freezing occurs A discharged battery will freeze and crack in areas where freezing conditions are experienced Electrolyte leakage will damage surrounding...

Page 81: ...reases due to overcharging the valve opens to release excess pressure preventing battery damage Carry out a battery UNLOADED VOLTMETER TEST as described in this subsection then proceed as described he...

Page 82: ...ance These batteries require little maintenance to perform perfectly Follow this simple check list for optimum battery performance Check voltage every 3 months using a voltmeter Keep a battery fully c...

Page 83: ...ANTISEIZE LUBRICANT over the spark plug threads to prevent possible seizure 3 Hand screw spark plug into cylinder head Then tighten the spark plug clockwise with an approved spark plug socket 4 Insta...

Page 84: ...t and then apply a coat of an anti corrosion lubricant for corrosion protection after salt water use Inspect impeller intake grate ride plate for any damage and replace any damaged part before operati...

Page 85: ...ilge drain plug Anticorrosion Treatment Wipe off any residual water in the engine compartment Spray an anti corrosion lubricant to metallic components in engine compartment while minimizing Overspray...

Page 86: ...Take additional care and cleaning if the unit has been used in foul or salt water Cleaning should occur immediately after salt or foul water use Rinse off watercraft s bilge area with fresh water Rin...

Page 87: ...ctor do not open the water tap and do not start engine yet 4 To flush the exhaust cooling system start the engine then immediately open water tap 5 Run the engine about 30 seconds at a fast idle betwe...

Page 88: ...damage that will not be covered under warranty Anticorrosion Treatment To prevent corrosion spray a corrosion inhibitor salt water resistant over metallic components in engine compartment Apply diele...

Page 89: ...following tasks in the same order as detailed in this section NOTICE Do not run the engine during the storage period Propulsion System Jet Pump Cleaning Clean jet pump by spraying water in its inlet a...

Page 90: ...ake sure there is no water inside fuel tank NOTICE Water in the fuel tank or system may cause severe internal damage to the engine and carburetor Engine and Exhaust System Heat Exchanger and Exhaust S...

Page 91: ...Wash the body with a soap and water solution use only mild detergent Rinse thoroughly with fresh water Remove marine organisms from the hull NOTICE Never clean plastic parts with strong detergent de...

Page 92: ...If the watercraft is to be stored outside cover it with an opaque tarpaulin to prevent sun rays and grime from oxidation of the fiberglass gelcoat and degradation of the plastic components NOTICE The...

Page 93: ...EAR column before storage NOTE It is recommended that an authorized AQUANAMI dealer perform preseason maintenance preparation at the same time that any safety related factory campaigns are performed b...

Page 94: ...hness And check fuel bowl if necessary for possible corrosion or fuel path blocking Check lubricate throttle cable Dealer Fuel system fuel filter check valves lines and fasteners Dealer Filler neck fu...

Page 95: ...93 TECHNICAL INFORMATION...

Page 96: ...nt serial numbers It may sometimes become necessary to locate these numbers for warranty purposes or to trace the watercraft in the event of theft Hull Identification Number The Hull Identification Nu...

Page 97: ...95 Engine Identification Number The Engine Identification Number EIN is located on the cylinder head under the air induct manifold...

Page 98: ...t maintains emission levels within the prescribed certification standards Dealers are not to modify the engine in any manner that would alter the horsepower or allow emission levels to exceed their pr...

Page 99: ...equirements on exhaust emissions for marine products For more detailed information on this subject you may contact U S Environmental Protection Agency Office of Transportation and Air Quality 1200 Pen...

Page 100: ...5 km h 27 mph Fuel Assumption at Full Throttle 5 L h 1 32 gal h Play Time at Full Throttle 2 5 hours ENGINE Type 4 strokes Declared Power 1 11kW 15 hp Number of Cylinders 1 Displacement 295 cc 18 in3...

Page 101: ...ity 2 2 liters 2 32 qt PROPULSION SYSTEM Jet pump Type Axial flow single stage Transmission Type Direct drive 1 Declared power as per ISO 8665 at propeller shaft 2 Maximum speed varies depending on we...

Page 102: ...100 TROUBLESHOOTING...

Page 103: ...attery runs down bad terminal connection charge battery and tighten terminal fault start motor refer to a Aquanami dealer bad electric connectors of start motor cables refer to a Aquanami dealer seize...

Page 104: ...smoke oil too high drain excessive oil internal engine damage refer to a Aquanami dealer coolant too low coolant leak damaged cooling system fill coolant according to Liquid section Engine overheat c...

Page 105: ...fer to a Aquanami dealer Water in bilge engine compartment cover not properly closed install cover properly bad seal replace automatic siphon pump head is blocked clean fouled bilge pump replace bilge...

Page 106: ...104 WARRANTY...

Page 107: ...IMPLIED INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE TO THE EXTENT THAT THEY CANNOT BE DISCLAIMED THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO...

Page 108: ...uding but not limited to cosmetic gel coat finish blisters or fiberglass delamination caused by blisters crazing spider or hairline cracks and Incidental or consequential damages or damages of any kin...

Page 109: ...contingent upon proof of proper maintenance AQUANAMI will not honor this limited warranty to any private use owner or commercial use owner if one of the preceding conditions has not been met Such lim...

Page 110: ...sferred during the warranty coverage period this warranty shall also be transferred and be valid for the remaining coverage period provided that AQUANAMI is notified of such transfer of ownership in t...

Page 111: ...rts to the authorized AQUANAMI dealers unless for emergency repairs as required by item2 of the following list As a certifying manufacturer AQUANAMI will not deny emission related warranty claims base...

Page 112: ...ted warranty claims for failures that have been caused by the owner s or operator s improper maintenance or use by accidents for which the manufacturer has no responsibility or by acts of God For exam...

Page 113: ...111 CUSTOMER INFORMATION...

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