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OPERATION
Starting the Engine
WARNING
Starting the engine while the watercraft is in the
“Forward” mode will immediately generate a
forward thrust, which could cause an unprepared
operator to fall from the watercraft, causing
serious injury or death. Starting a cold engine will
result in a larger forward thrust than that of a
warm engine due to the higher initial engine
speed as a cold engine warms to operating
temperature.
To avoid falling from the watercraft during
starting:
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Always be seated and alert with both hands on
the handlebar when starting.
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Never hold the throttle open while starting.
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Place the watercraft in “Neutral” mode before
starting to greatly reduce thrust force.
3. Position the reverse lever in the Neutral position.
4. Push the starter switch with your left thumb.
5. When the engine starts, immediately release the
starter switch. Apply just enough throttle as needed
to keep the engine running. Allow the engine to
warm up for about one minute before operating.
NOTE:
If the engine was run out of fuel, it may take
two or three attempts to start the engine. Do
not run the starter for more than ten seconds
at a time or damage to the starter may
result.
If the Engine Doesn’t Start
If the engine does not start within 10 seconds, release
the starter switch. Wait 10 seconds before trying again
to avoid damaging the starter.
CAUTION
Engaging the starter improperly may cause
starter wear and eventual failure. Do not engage
the starter for more than ten seconds at a time.
Do not depress the starter switch while the
engine is running or while the starter is spinning.
If the engine does not start after several attempts, refer
to the troubleshooting section of this manual,
beginning on page 96.
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