EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
FLOODED ENGINE COMPARTMENT
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If the engine compartment is flooded with water, follow the procedure below and
consult your dealer as soon as possible. Failure to do so can result in serious
engine damage!
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Lift the engine cover/console and press the switch for the emergency bilge pump.
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Beach the Jet boat and drain the water from the engine compartment by removing
two hull drain plugs. Refer to pages 23-24 for information on operation of drain
plugs.
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Set the fuel tap to "OFF".
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Set the master switch to "OFF".
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Remove the spark plugs and dry them with a cloth.
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Crank the engine without reinstalling the spark plugs until all water in the cylinders
has been drained.
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Reinstall the two drain plugs and the spark plugs.
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Launch the Jet boat again into the water and operate the engine for at least 10
minutes. Repeat the procedure above if the engine will not start.
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Turn the engine off. Remove the silencer cover.
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Spray a rust inhibitor into the carburettor while cranking the engine.
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Have your Jet boat inspected by an authorised dealer as soon as possible.
CONNECTING JUMPER CABLES
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If the Jet boat battery has run down, the engine can be started using a 12 - Volt
battery and jumper cables.
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Connect the positive (+) terminals of both batteries with the positive (+) jumper
cable.
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Connect one end of the negative (-) jumper cable to the negative (-) of the booster
battery.
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Connect the other end of the negative (-) cable to unpainted bolt on the cylinder
head.
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Start the engine, then disconnect the cables by reversing the above steps.
WARNING
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Battery electrolyte is poisonous and dangerous, causing
severe burns, etc.
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Contains sulphuric acid.
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Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing.
Antidote:
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EXTERNAL - Flush with water.
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INTERNAL - Drink large quantities of water or milk. Follow
with milk of magnesia, beaten egg or vegetable oil. Call a
physician immediately.
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EYES
- Flush with water for 15 minutes and get
prompt medical attention.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN!
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Batteries produce explosive gases.
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Keep sparks, flames, cigarettes, etc. away.
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Ventilate when charging or using in an enclosed space.
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Always shield eyes when working near batteries.
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