PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
PRE-OPERATION CHECK LIST
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Periodically drain the engine breathing oil
retainer bottle to clean oil/water residue.
Inspect/clean.
Inspect any damage or leak.
Check the access window is properly sealed
and secured. No water leak.
Inspect.
Ensure they are closed and properly sealed.
Check/refill.
Check if any water exists.
Check if any signs of water leak.
Check fuel line connections for tightness.
Verify for any fuel leak/odor as well as oil
and coolant leaks.
Check/refill.
Check/refill.
Periodically drain water or contaminated fuel
from the carburetor bowl by loosening the
carburetor drain screw. Use a cup to collect
the drained liquids. Ensure the drain screw
closed after cleaning.
Fuel water separator bottle
Periodically drain water or contaminated
Periodically drain water or contaminated fuel
from the bottle.
Hull
Dry storage compartment covers
Safety Lanyard
Throttle
Steering system
Armpole
Exhaust pipe cooling
Bilge plugs
Carburetor
Fuel water separator bottle
Exhaust flush cap
Battery
Fuel tank
Engine compartment
Engine oil level
Engine coolant
Ensure the cap is installed.
Inspect cables and retaining fasteners.
Ensure good condition and fully charged.
Engine breathing oil retainer
Jet pump water intake
Jet pump water intake seal
Access window to oil drain plug
Check by-pass outlet. Water mist/drops
should come out exhaust by-pass outlet.
WARNING
Check operation.
Check operation.
Check operation.
•The pre-operation check is very important prior to operating the watercraft. Always check the proper
operation of critical controls, safety features and mechanical components, before starting as listed
hereinafter. If not done as specified here, severe injury or death might occur.
•Bring all safety equipment required by local laws. Some of the following items may not have been
previously covered in this Manual, however they will be described in the MAINTENANCE or SPECIAL
PROCEDURES sections. Please refer to these sections to have more detailed information.
WARNING
ITEM
TO DO
•Engine should be off and the safety Lanyard should always be removed from its post prior to do any
of the following check. Leave safety lanyard on its post will drain battery dead when engine is not
running.
•Start your craft only after all items have been checked and operate properly.
Start and Stop buttons
Check operation.
Check operation.
Ensure plugs are secured.
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