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Pre-operation checks

Make sure that there is the proper amount of EJU45610
Switch checks
throttle lever free play when the throttle lever ECJ01361
is in the fully closed (idle) position.
Do not run the engine for more than 15
1
seconds on land without supplying water,
otherwise the engine could overheat.

Check the start switch, the engine stop/“L-
MODE” switch, and the engine shut-off
switch for proper operation. (See pages 27 to
27 for information on operating each switch.)

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2
1 Throttle lever free play
1
Throttle lever free play:
3.0–6.0 mm (0.12–0.24 in)

EJU32664
Engine shut-off cord (lanyard) check
Make sure that the engine shut-off cord (lan- 5 4
yard) is not damaged. If the cord is damaged,
replace it. WARNING! Never try to repair 1 Start switch
the engine shut-off cord (lanyard) or tie it 2 Engine shut-off switch
together. The engine shut-off cord (lan- 3 Clip
yard) may not pull free when the operator 4 Engine shut-off cord (lanyard)
falls off, allowing the watercraft to conti- 5 Engine stop/“L-MODE” switch
nue 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/“L-MODE” switch
to make sure that the engine stops im-
mediately.
(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

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