ROUGH WATER OPERATION
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Operation in rough water or jumping waves can cause cracks to the hull/deck or
damage internal parts. The force of landing, after jumping, can cause a strong
impact on both the boat, the operator and the passengers
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It is possible for the operator to hit their chest or face on the boat or steering,
causing injury. Do not operate with your chin, or other parts of your body, right
above the steering wheel.
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Avoid operating in rough water or bad weather conditions.
WARNING
Operation in rough water or jumping can lead to injury. It may
also damage the boat.
BEACHING
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Make sure there are no obstructions, boats or swimmers near the beach. Reduce
speed about 95 metres (310 feet) before the intended landing area.
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Approach the beach slowly and stop the engine before reaching the landing point.
Remember that turning is impossible with the engine stopped.
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Get off the boat and pull it up onto the beach.
CAUTION
Small pebbles, sand, seaweed and other debris can be
ingested into the jet intake and impair or damage the impeller.
Always stop the engine and get off before the boat hits the
beach.
DOCKING
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Make sure there are no obstructions, boats or swimmers close to your boat.
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Reduce speed about 95 metres (310 feet) away from the dock.
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Slowly approach the dock and stop the engine just before coming along side it.
POST-OPERATION CHECKS
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Flush the cooling system to prevent it from clogging up with salt, sand or dirt.
Refer to page 30 for the cooling system flushing procedure.
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Drain residual water from the exhaust system by alternately opening and closing
the throttle for a period of 10 to 15 seconds while the engine is running.
CAUTION
Never attempt to run the engine at full throttle for more than
15 seconds while the boat is out of the water. The engine may
overheat and/or seize.
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Wash down the hull, and jet pump unit with fresh water.
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Raise the bow of the boat approximately 30 cm (12 inches) and remove all drain
plugs. Allow any water in the bilge or on the deck to drain out.
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Rinse the engine compartment with a small amount of fresh water. Be careful not
to get water on the carburettor or electrical components. After the water has
drained, reinstall all drain plugs, tight.
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Spray a rust inhibitor on metallic parts to minimise corrosion.
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