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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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NO TICE
Pay attention, when leav-
ing the watercraft on the beach, so
that the s ide vanes do no t rub o r hit
the ground due to the rocking move-
ment. It might eventuall y d amage
components of the O.P.A.S. system.
Shu tti ng Off the Engi ne
To keep watercraft directional control,
the e ngine should be running until the
watercraft i s at idle.
To stop engine depress the start/stop
button. When s topped, disco nnec t
DESS key from its post. It is suggested
to re lease throttle lever first.
To shut off the engine, pre ss the en-
gine start/stop button. Remo ve DE SS
KEY from watercraft.
WARNING
Should the engine be shut off, wa-
tercraf t directional control
is re-
duced. Never leave the DESS k ey
on its post when watercraft is not
in operation in ord er to prev
ent ac-
cidental engine starting or to avoid
unauthorized use by children or
others or theft.
Post-Ope ration Care
WARNING
Allow engine to cool before per-
forming a ny maintenance.
General Care
Remove the watercraft from the water
every day to prevent marine organisms
growth.
Should anywaterbepresentin thehull,
unscrew the drain plugs a nd tilt the wa-
tercraft to the rear in order to allow wa-
ter to flow out.
Wipe up any remaini ng fluid i n the
engine compartment (bilge, engine,
battery, etc.) with clean dry rags ( this
is particularly important in salt water
use).
Additional Care for Foul Water or
Salt Water
When the watercraft is o pera ted in foul
water and particularly in salt w ater, ad-
ditional care s hould be taken to protect
the watercraft and its componen ts.
It i s a good practice to lubricate th rottle
body after every 10 hours of use, refer
to
MAINTENANCE
section for proce-
dure.
Rinse watercraft bilge area with fresh
water.
Never use a high pressure washer to
clean the bilge. USELOW PRESSURE
ONLY (like a garden hose).
High pres s ure can cau se ele ctrical or
mechanical damages.
NO TICE
Failure to perform proper
care such as : watercraft rinsing, ex-
haust system flushing, intercooler
flushing (supercharged models) and
anticorrosion treatment, when wa-
tercraft is used in salt w ater, w i ll re-
sult in d amage to the watercraft and
its com po nents. Never leave the
watercraft stored in direct sunlight.
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