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Trouble recovery

● The rear platform hatch has interlock to
shut off the engine should the hatch be 1 2
accidentally opened during operation.
The engine will not restart unless the
hatch is closed and latched.
3
4
Jump-starting
WARNING
Severe injury or death may result if you ig-
nore any of the following: 1 Negative (–) jumper cable
● If the blower will not operate, ventilate 2 Positive (+) jumper cable
the engine compartment by opening the 3 Engine hanger
engine hood for several minutes before 4 Booster battery
attempting a jump-start.
(4) Start the engine, and then disconnect the
● Do not connect the negative (–) jumper
jumper cables by reversing the above
cable to the negative (–) terminal of the
steps. NOTICE: Do not turn the main
dead battery. Sparks could ignite battery
switch key for more than 5 seconds. If
or fuel vapors, which could cause an ex-
the engine does not start in 5 seconds,
plosion.
release the main switch key and try
If the boat battery runs down, the engine can again after 15 seconds. Continuous
be started in an emergency using a 12-volt cranking for more than 5 seconds will
booster battery and jumper cables. discharge the battery and the engine
To connect the jumper cables: will not start. The starter motor may
(1) Connect the positive (+) terminal of the also be damaged if it is engaged con-
dead battery to the positive (+) terminal of tinuously for more than 5 seconds.
the booster battery with the positive (+)
jumper cable. Fuse replacement
(2) Connect one end of the negative (–)
WARNING
jumper cable to the negative (–) terminal
of the booster battery. Do not use fuses of a higher amperage
(3) Connect the other end of the negative (–) than recommended. Substitution with a
jumper cable to an engine hanger. fuse that has an improper rating can cause
NOTICE: Be sure all connections are extensive electrical system damage and
secure and correct before attempting possible fire.
to start the engine. Any wrong con- If a fuse is blown, replace it with the proper
nection may damage the electrical fuse.
system. To replace a fuse:
(1) Open the engine hood. (See page 51.)

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