CAUTION
Stopping/Docking
Shutting Off the Engine
POST-OPERATION CARE
General Care
Additional Care for Foul Water or Salt Water
CAUTION
Exhaust Cooling System Flushing
Proceed as follows:
1.Clean ride plate up and bottom, and heat exchange by using spray water
2.Clean jet pump by spraying water in its inlet and outlet.
3.Connect a garden hose to exhaust flushing connector, do not open the water tap and do not start engine yet.
4.To flush the exhaust cooling system, start the engine then immediately open water tap.
5.Run the engine about 30 seconds at a fast idle between 3000 - 4000 RPM.
6.Disconnect the garden hose first, and keep engine running another 10 seconds.
7.Stop the engine.
8.Install the exhaust flush connector cap to close the connector.
CAUTION
•Never flush a hot engine.
•Always start the engine before opening the water tap.
•Open water tap immediately after engine is started to prevent overheating.
•Never run engine without supplying water to the exhaust cooling system when watercraft is out of water.
•Never run engine longer than 1 minute. Drive line seal has no cooling when watercraft is out of water.
•Close the water tap, then stop the engine.
•Always close the water tap before stopping the engine.
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Flushing the exhaust cooling system with fresh water is essential to neutralize corroding effects of salt
or other chemical products present in water.
Flushing should be performed when the watercraft is not expected to be used further the same day or
when the watercraft is stowed for any extended time.
•Ensure to install the connector cap back after flushing
•The user should not start water flow into flush water connector until the engine is started; adding that
running water into the flush system without the engine first running will result in engine damage that
will not be covered under warranty.
To shut off the engine, completely release throttle lever and press the engine stop button. Remove
safety lanyard from watercraft.
Take the watercraft out of the water every day to prevent marine organism growth. Should any water
be present in the bilge, open the drain plugs and tilt the watercraft rearward in order to allow water to
flow out. Wipe off any remaining fluid in the engine compartment (engine, battery, etc.) with clean
dry rags (this is particularly important in salt water operation).
When the watercraft is operated in salt water, additional care should be taken to protect the
watercraft and its components. Rinse off watercraft's bilge area with fresh water.
Failure to perform proper care such as: watercraft rinsing, exhaust cooling system flushing or
anticorrosion treatment, when watercraft is used in salt water, will result in damage to the watercraft
and its components. Never leave the watercraft stowed in direct sunlight.
WARNING
Allow engine to cool before performing any maintenance.
Although your watercraft is equipped with a weed cutter. It is recommended to avoid operating the
watercraft in weeded areas.
The watercraft is slowed down by water drag. The stopping distance will vary depending on the
watercraft size, weight, speed, water surface condition, presence and direction of wind and current.
The rider should become familiarized with the stopping distance under different conditions.
WARNING
In the event of a fall, do not hold on to the handle. Attempting to do so could result in an injury.
For jetKayak models, directional control is reduced when the throttle is released and lost when engine
is off.
Release the throttle at a sufficient distance before the expected docking area. Moving a foot slightly
forward or rearward may help to reduce speed to idle.
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