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Pre-operation checks

Make sure that there is the proper amount of EJU41021
Switch checks
throttle lever free play when the throttle lever
ECJ01361
is in the fully closed (idle) position. NOTICE
Do not run the engine for more than 15
seconds on land without supplying water,
otherwise the engine could overheat.
Check the start switch, the engine stop
switch, and the engine shut-off switch for
proper operation. (See pages 22 to 22 for in-
formation on operating each switch.)

1 2 3
1 Throttle lever free play

Throttle lever free play:
7.0–10.0 mm (0.28–0.39 in)

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Engine shut-off cord (lanyard) check
Make sure that the engine shut-off cord (lan- 5
yard) is not damaged. If the cord is damaged,
replace it. WARNING! Never try to repair 1 Engine shut-off switch
the engine shut-off cord (lanyard) or tie it 2 Clip
together. The engine shut-off cord (lan- 3 Start switch
yard) may not pull free when the operator 4 Engine stop switch
falls off, allowing the watercraft to contin- 5 Engine shut-off cord (lanyard)
ue to run and cause an accident. [EWJ01221] To check the operation of the switches:
(1) Push the start switch to make sure that
the engine starts.
(2) As soon as the engine starts running,
push the engine stop switch to make
sure that the engine stops immediately.
(3) Restart the engine, and then pull the en-
gine shut-off cord (lanyard) to remove
the clip from the engine shut-off switch
to make sure that the engine stops im-
mediately.
EJU41211
Storage pouch checks
Make sure that the storage pouch is not dam-
aged and that water has not collected in the
pouch. Also, make sure that the storage

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