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Pre-operation checks

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Jet intake checks
Make sure that the jet intake is not damaged
or clogged with weeds or debris. If the jet in-
take is clogged, clean it. (See page 104 for in-
formation on the jet intake.)
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Jet thrust nozzle and reverse gate check 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
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them, and then make sure that the plugs and 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
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flood the engine compartment and cause Post-launch checks
Perform the post-launch checks in the pre-
the watercraft to submerge. [ECJ00364]
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 78 for
information on launching the watercraft.)
(2) Perform the checks and make sure that
there are no malfunctioning items or oth-
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er problems.
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Cooling water pilot outlet check
1 Stern drain plug Make sure that water is discharged from the
2 O-ring cooling water pilot outlet while the engine is
running. (See page 33 for information on the
Securely install the stern drain plugs by tight-
cooling water pilot outlet.)
ening them until they stop.

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