Honda AQUATRAX R-12, Owner'S Manual

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Before Riding
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Is Your PWC Ready To Ride?
Before each ride it ’ s important to inspect
your PWC and make sure any problem you
find is corrected. A pre-ride inspection is a
must, not only for safety, but because having
a problem on the water can be a major
inconvenience.
Before inspection, make sure the lock clip is
not inserted in the engine stop button/switch.
Check the following items before putting
your PWC in the water.
Check the following items before starting the
engine:
Remove the seat and the front
storage box to vent gasoline
fumes. (Reinstall the seat and
the front storage box before
launching.)
Improperly maintaining this personal
watercraft or failing to correct a problem
before riding can cause a crash in which
you can be seriously hurt or killed.
Always perform a pre-ride inspection
before every ride and correct any
problems.
Pre-ride Inspection
Engine
Compartment
Starting the engine without ventilating
the engine compartment can cause a
fire or explosion and you or others
could be seriously injured or killed.
Always vent the engine compartment
before starting the engine.