Trouble recovery
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Emergency procedures
Jet pump clean-out procedure
WARNING
Severe injury or death may result if you ig-
nore any of the following:
Turn off and remove the main switch
key, remove the clip from the engine
shut-off switch, and wait for all move-
ment to stop before removing the ac-
cess port cap.
Never override the interlock to run the
engine with the rear platform hatch
open.
The impeller has sharp edges. Be care-
ful when reaching into jet pump area.
If weeds or debris get caught in the intake or
impeller, cavitation can occur, and though
the engine speed rises, forward thrust will de-
crease. If this condition is allowed to contin-
ue, jet pump damage can occur and the
engine may overheat and seize. If there is any
sign that a jet intake or impeller is clogged
with weeds or debris, follow this clean-out
procedure.
(1) Turn off and remove the main switch key,
remove the clip from the engine shut-off
switch, and wait for all movement to
stop.
(2) Open the rear platform hatch. (See page
(3) Check that the retaining cord is securely
attached to the access port cap and
strap eye.
1
Access port cap
2
Retaining cord
3
Strap eye
(4) While holding the handle and pushing
down, turn the access port cap counter-
clockwise until the “SET” mark is aligned
with the slot, and then lift the cap by the
handle.
NOTICE
Do not lift or pull the cap with the retain-
ing cord.
Set the cap where it cannot be acciden-
tally knocked overboard.
1
“SET” mark
2
Slot
3
1
2
2
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