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Pre-operation checks

EJU32657 Securely install the stern drain plugs by tight-
Jet intake checks
Make sure that the jet intake is not damaged ening them until they stop.
or clogged with weeds or debris. If the jet in-
take is clogged, clean it. (See page 113 for in-
formation on the jet intake.)
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Jet thrust nozzle and reverse gate check
(VX / VX DELUXE / VX CRUISER / VX
LIMITED) 1
Check the jet thrust nozzle and reverse gate
for damage or other problem.
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Stern drain plug checks
1 Stern drain plug
Loosen the stern drain plugs and remove
them, and then make sure that the plugs and EJU41441
Hood check
O-rings on the plugs are not damaged and
Push down on the rear of the hood and make
that there is no foreign material on the sure that it is securely closed.
threads or O-rings on the plugs. NOTICE:
Before installing the stern drain plugs,
clean the drain plug threads and the O-
rings on the plugs to remove any foreign
materials, such as dirt or sand. Otherwise,
the stern drain plugs could be damaged,
allowing water to enter the engine com-
partment. Check the O-rings on the stern
drain plugs and make sure that the plugs
are tightened securely before launching
the watercraft. Otherwise, water may
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flood the engine compartment and cause Post-launch checks
the watercraft to submerge. [ECJ00363] Perform the post-launch checks in the pre-
operation checklist while the watercraft is in
the water and the engine is running.
To perform the post-launch checks:
(1) Launch the watercraft. (See page 85 for
information on launching the watercraft.)
(2) Perform the checks and make sure that
there are no malfunctioning items or oth-
2 er problems.

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1 Stern drain plug
2 O-ring

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