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NOTE:
If you hear more than 2 short
beeps from DESS system, it indicates
a particular condition that should be cor-
rected. Refer to the TROUBLESHOOT-
ING section for the meaning of the cod-
ed signal.
Position shift lever to neutral.
Turn the fuel tank valve (
if so equipped
)
to ON position.
Firmly grip handlebar with your left
hand and place both feet on the foot-
board.
To start engine, depress and hold the
engine start/stop button. Follow pro-
cedure below for cold or warm engine
starting.
If engine fails to start after 10 seconds,
wait a few seconds then repeat proce-
dure.
CAUTION:
Do not hold start/stop but-
ton more than 30 seconds to avoid
starter overheating. A rest period
should be observed between the
cranking cycles to let starter cool
down. Pay attention not to discharge
battery. The engine should be start-
ed only after boarding, when there is
at least 90 cm (3 ft) of water below
the hull. Do not accelerate fast.
Release engine start/stop button im-
mediately after engine is started.
Carburetor-Equipped Models
Cold Engine
The choke is provided to supply a richer
fuel/air mixture when starting a cold en-
gine.
Fully pull the choke lever and hold while
starting the engine.
TYPICAL
1. Fully pull
After engine is started, release choke le-
ver.
It may be necessary to reapply the choke
and if necessary, slightly apply throttle to
keep engine running.
Warm Engine
The choke does not need to be applied.
All Models
Cold and Warm Engine
Do not depress the throttle lever to
start either a cold or warm engine.
Riding
Slowly
accelerate to reach deeper wa-
ter. Do not apply full throttle until the
engine is warm.
WARNING
Before starting the engine, the op-
erator and passengers should al-
ways be properly seated.
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