3-5
O
PERATION
3
TIP: Pre-operation checks should be
made each time the boat is used.
These checks can be completed in a
short time. It is worth the time spent to
ensure safety and reliability.
CHECK POINTS
Steering
Make sure the wheel is not loose. There
should not be any free play, either in-
and-out or in rotation. Turn the steering
wheel full-right and full-left to make
sure operation is smooth and unre-
stricted throughout the whole range.
Make sure both jet nozzles change
directions as the steering wheel is
turned. The jet nozzles should point
to starboard (right) when the wheel is
turned right. The jet nozzles should
point to port (left) when the wheel is
turned left. There should not be free
play between the steering wheel and
the jet nozzles.
Throttle/Shifters
Move the control levers several times
through their full range of motion.
Operation should be smooth over the
complete range of motion and the
levers should return to Neutral without
hesitation.
Before launching, make sure both jet
pump gates drop down over the jet
nozzles to their stopper positions when
the control levers are moved to the
Reverse position. Also be sure both jet
pump gates return to the full-up stopper
position when the levers are moved to
the Forward position.
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3
4
5
6
7
8
0
M
T
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
0
M
T
RPM
x1000
10
20
30
0
40
50
BILGE
NAV/ANC
HORN
COURT
LTS
BLOWER
9
MPH
RPM
x1000
9
1
PORT
STBD
12V
AQUA PLAY
ITEM
CHECK
PAGE REF.
BEFORE LAUNCH OR OPERATION:
STEERING
Check for proper steering operation.
3-5
THROTTLE
Check for proper throttle operation.
3-5
SHIFTING
Check for proper shift operation.
3-5
LIGHTS AND HORN
Check lights to be sure they operate.
Press horn button to be sure it operates.
3-9
3-10
FIRE EXTINGUISHER
Check readiness of the extinguisher.
3-6
HULL
Check the hull for damage or cracks before launching.
ACCESS PORT CAPS
Check for proper installation.
3-6
JET (WATER INTAKES
Check that no debris is in the intakes before launching.
3-7
FUEL SYSTEM
Check fuel system for leaks.
3-7, 4-10
FUEL AND ENGINE
OIL LEVELS
Check fuel and oil level; add as necessary.
3-7
BATTERY
Check battery condition, mounting, and connection.
3-7
DRAINAGE SYSTEM
Check, and remove all water and fuel residue before
launching. Be sure drain plugs are tightened.
3-8
ENGINE
COMPARTMENT
Operate the blower for at least 4 minutes. Open engine
hood and check to be sure no gasoline vapors are present.
3-9
ENGINE HOOD
Check that hood latch is secure.
2-17
BIMINI TOP
Check that the top is secure.
3-11, 3-13
COLLAPSED TOWER
FASTENERS
Check that the tower fasteners are secured.
2-21
AFTER LAUNCH
SWITCHES
Check operation of the ignition start switches and engine
stop switch lanyard.
3-10
COOLING WATER
PILOT OUTLETS
Check that water comes out while the engines are running. 3-10
