Sea-doo 2001 GTX, Operator'S Manual

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Wakeboard Rack
(if so equipped)
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WARNING
Ensure rack is properly secured
to watercraft body and that wake-
board is properly positioned and
secured to rack prior to using wa-
tercraft. Ensure straps are in good
condition.
DESS Post and Engine
Start/Stop Button
Position shift lever in neutral. Ensure
that both switches operate properly.
Start engine and stop it using each
switch individually.
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WARNING
Should the DESS key loose or fail
to remain on its post, replace it im-
mediately in order to avoid unsafe
use.
Water Flow in Exhaust
Manifold (only when
temperature is below or
close to freezing point)
In Northern areas, if watercraft is to
be used when temperature is below or
close to freezing point (0°C (32°F)) or if
watercraft was left unused while tem-
perature was below or close to freez-
ing point, water may be frozen in the
supply hose going to the exhaust man-
ifold. This could cause exhaust cool-
ing system overheating. To ensure it
is properly working, do the following
prior to using the watercraft:
– The procedure is to be performed
with watercraft out of water.
– Connect a garden hose to the flush-
ing connector at jet pump.
– Perform the flushing operation as
explained in POST-OPERATION
CARE .
– Ensure water flows out of jet pump.
Otherwise, water is frozen in sup-
ply hose and restricts water flow.
Do not operate the watercraft in
this condition.
NOTE: Pay attention that some water
will also flow out of exhaust outlet.
Make sure water is effectively flowing
out of jet pump.
CAUTION: Operating watercraft
with frozen water in supply hose
might lead to engine components
damage.
NOTE: When water freezes, no dam-
age to engine components will occur
as water expands but it may cause
damage by preventing full flow of cool-
ing water.
– Either wait until ice melt or pour
some hot water on supply hose go-
ing to exhaust manifold. Then, per-
form the flushing operation again
to make sure water properly flows
out of jet pump. If you need assis-
tance, refer to an authorized Sea-
Doo dealer.
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WARNING
Do not use any electrical heating
device to heat the hose. Electrical
devices may generate sparks that
would ignite fuel vapors that might
be present in the bilge causing a
fire or an explosion.
– Ensure to drain bilge if water is
present.
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