Ski-Doo RXP Series Jet Ski User Manual


 
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
F01L4OY
Sta rti ng
Preparation
Before unloadi ng the wat erc raft from
the trailer, it can be started for about
10 seconds to verify proper operation.
WARNING
Certain components in the engine
compartment may be very ho t .
Direct contact may r esult in skin
burn. Do not touch electrical parts
or jet pump area when engine is
running.
Attach the safety lanyard to your P FD
and snap the DESS key t o its post be-
fore starting the engine.
NO TE: If you hear anything else than
2 short beeps from DESS system, it
indicates a particular condition that
should be correc ted. Refer to t he
TROUBLESHOOTING
section for the
meaning of the coded signal.
WARNING
Before starting the engine, the op-
erator and passengers sh ould al-
ways be properly seated.
Position shift lever
to neutral.
Firmly grip h an dlebar with y our left
hand and place both f
eet on the foot-
boards.
NO TICE
Ensure there is at leas t
90 cm (3 ft) of water un der neath the
lowest rear portion of the hull when
all passengers are aboard prior to
starting the engine. Otherwise da m-
age to the impeller or other jet pump
components might occur. Do not
accelerate abruptly.
To start engine, depres s and hold the
engine start/stop button. Follow pro-
cedure below for engine starting.
If engine fails to start after 10 seconds ,
wait a few seconds then repeat proce-
dure.
NO TICE
Do not hold start/stop
button more than 30 seconds to
avoid starter overheating. A rest pe-
riod should be observed between
the cranking cycles to let starter
cool down. Pay attention not to dis-
charge battery.
Release engine start/stop button im-
mediately after engine is starte d.
Cold and Warm Engine
Do not depress the throttle lever t o
start either a cold or warm engine.
Riding
Slowly accelerat e to reach deepe r wa-
ter. Do not a pply full throttle until the
engine is warm.
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