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Inspect leading edges of the impeller,
if they have nicks or bends perfor-
mance will be greatly reduced.
Bilge
Should water be present in the bilge,
tilt the watercraft to the rear and un-
screw drain plug to completely empty
the bilge.
Secure bilge drain plug.
Battery
Fuel and Oil Reservoirs
With the watercraft horizontal, fill the
fuel tank to specified level with fuel.
Check the oil level and refill reservoir
as necessary.
Check fuel/oil reservoir retaining
straps.
Engine Compartment
Fire Extinguisher
Make sure it is full, in good condition
and well secured.
Steering and Throttle
Systems
Assisted by another person, check
steering operation for free movement.
When the handlebar is horizontal, the
jet pump nozzle should be in the
straight ahead position. Ensure the jet
pump nozzle pivots easily while han-
dlebar is turned.
Check throttle lever and cable several
times for free and smooth operation.
It must return to its initial position im-
mediately after it is released.
Reverse System
(GTS/GTI/GTX Models)
Check reverse gate operation for free
movement. With the selector lever
pushed in and locked, the gate should
be in upward position. Ensure the re-
verse gate moves easily while selec-
tor lever is pulled out.
Variable Trim System
(SPX/GSI/GSX/XP Models)
Push on arrows on VTS button to
check nozzle movement.
NOTE:
With the safety lanyard
disconnected, trim can be activat-
ed for approximately 30 seconds by
depressing the engine start/stop button.
Safety Lanyard and Engine
Start/Stop Button
Ensure that both switches operate
properly. Start engine and stop it using
each switch individually.
◆
WARNING
Make sure to take the watercraft
out of water prior to unscrewing
the drain plug.
◆
WARNING
Verify tightness of battery cables
and retaining straps.
◆
WARNING
Should any leak or gasoline odor
be present, do not start the en-
gine or operate the watercraft.
Refer to an authorized dealer im-
mediately.
◆
WARNING
Verify the reverse gate locking
operation before starting the en-
gine.
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