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Capsized Boat
The jet boat is designed so that it
should not turn over easily due to its
long and wide dimensions. If the jet
boat ever capsizes, remember that it
will continue to float, and it is usually
best to remain with it, you will be
more easily located by a search plane,
helicopter or boat.
Submerged Boat
If the jet boat has been submerged
and engines are water-flooded, it must
be serviced by an authorized dealer
immediately.
Towing the Boat in Water
In the event the jet boat becomes in-
operative, tie a tow rope to the bow
(front) eyelet. However, special pre-
cautions should be taken.
The maximum recommended towing
speed is 24 km/h (15 MPH).
When towing your boat in water,
pinch the water supply hose from the
jet pump housing to the engine with a
hose pincher (not supplied) (P/N 529
030 400) shown in the following illus-
tration.
NOTE:
If for some reason, you oper-
ate the jet boat over 24 km/h (15 MPH)
with only one engine running, the non-
running engine should have its water
supply hose plugged.
This will prevent the cooling system
from filling which may lead to water
being injected into and filling the ex-
haust system. Without the engine run-
ning there isn’t any exhaust pressure
to carry the water out the exhaust out-
let.
Snugly install the hose pincher on the
hose as shown in the following illus-
tration.
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CAUTION
Avoid jet boat operation in weed-
ed areas. If unavoidable, vary jet
boat speed. Weeds tend to entan-
gle more at steady and slow
speeds. Inspect water intake
grates for damage. Refer to an
authorized dealer for repair as
necessary.
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WARNING
Operator and passengers should
always wear approved personal
flotation devices.
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CAUTION
DO NOT attempt to restart en-
gines.
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CAUTION
See an authorized dealer as soon
as possible to service the en-
gines.
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CAUTION
Failure to do this may result in
damage to the engine. If you
must tow a stranded boat in wa-
ter and do not have a hose pinch-
er be sure to stay well below the
maximum towing speed of 24
km/h (15 MPH).
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