Pre-ride Inspection
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Pre-ride Inspection
Pre-ride Inspection
Pre-ride Inspection
WARNING! Always perform a pre-ride inspection before each use to make sure the amphibian
is in a safe operating condition. The pre-ride inspection can also help you monitor wear and
deterioration before they become a problem as well as identify and correct any problems that
could make the amphibian hazardous to operate (for example, debris or ice interfering with
operation of controls). Before riding, correct any problems that you discover to reduce the risk
of a breakdown or crash. Contact a Gibbs Sports Amphibians dealer as necessary.
Note: Start the pre-ride inspection with the amphibian on Land, the engine off and engine safety
cut-off removed.
Engine compartment
WARNING! Gasoline vapors can explode. If a fuel
leak or gasoline vapor is present, do not start the
engine. Contact a Gibbs Sports Amphibians
dealer before use.
Before starting the engine, operate the ventilation blower
for 4 minutes by turning ignition switch to the ON position.
Remove the seat (see Seat, page 66) and check the engine
compartment for fuel leaks or gasoline vapors.
Engine coolant
WARNING! Do not remove the coolant reservoir
cap when the engine is hot – escaping steam or
water could cause serious injury.
Check the engine coolant level is correct. See Engine
Coolant, page 64.
Tires
Use a gauge and check the pressure of each tire and
adjust as necessary. Check the condition of each tire for
signs of damage or excessive wear and replace if required.
See Wheels and Tires, page 76.
Lights
Make sure the headlights, brake light and tail lights are
operating correctly.
Visual inspection - Leaks, loose
parts or hull damage
Visually inspect the amphibian for signs of any fluid leaks,
components that may have come loose, hull cracks or
other damage.
Exhaust system
WARNING! Take care when working around
exhaust system components as they may still be
hot even when the engine is not running.
Inspect the end of the muffler to ensure that there is no
ingress of foreign material that could start a fire.
Hull drain plugs
Make sure both hull drain plugs are securely fitted. See
Hull Drain Plugs, page 75.
NOTICE
If drain plugs are not fitted, water could enter the
hull impacting performance and cause possible engine
damage.
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