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Please read it carefully and familiarise yourself with the boat before using it. The Williams Minijet uses water jet propulsion. If this is your first boat or you are changing to a type of boat you are not familiar with, please ensure that, for your own safety you obtain handling and operating experience before assuming command of the boat.
Before Getting Underway Engine Bay Operators’ and Passengers’ Awareness, Exhaust System Flushing Water Sports Electrical Cable Colour Coding, Fuel System, Lifting the Minijet, Operating your Tender Reboarding the Minijet Warning Label Locations, Classification Quick Release Steering Wheel Operation, General Specifications, Engine...
• found, do not start the engine. Have the boat driver move away from, or be thrown from serviced by an authorized Williams dealer. the helm position, the kill cord will detach • Always keep in mind that as the throttle from the console and the engine will stop.
• Be sure you have at least the minimum and during the trip. Apply the principle of required safety equipment, lifejackets and any the fuel to reach your destination, to return, additional gear needed for your trip. and keep in reserve. Allow for changes due to adverse weather or other delays.
Everyone participating in a water sport • Give immediate attention to a person should observe these guidelines: who has fallen. He or she is vulnerable in the water alone and may not be seen by other Be considerate to others you share the •...
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In case of difficulty consult your Williams authorized dealer. A full list of authorized dealers/engineers is available at williamsjettenders.com. RECOVERY CAUTION.
General Specifications Minijet 280 Length (OA)* 2.79 m 1.54 m Beam (OA)* Height (OA) 0.83 m Draft (fully loaded) 0.24 – 0.35 m 210 kg Dry weight Top speed 38 mph/61 kph Fuel Petrol 28 litres Fuel capacity Seating capacity...
Towing weight limit is 70kg New Engine Break-in Period Consult your Rotax engine operator’s manual. to a good break-in. Williams suggest that after the first 10 hours of operation, the engine be A break-in period of 10 hours is required checked by an authorized BRP/JPS ROTAX before continuous operation at full throttle.
Throttle/Shift Control Instrument Cluster Fuelling As part of its pre-delivery inspection your • Tighten fuel cap securely after re-fuelling. new Minijet has been fully tested and • Open engine hatch and inspect bilges after drained of fuel. re-fuelling. • The filler cap has an integral breather.
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The oil level should be between MIN Use the correct grade of oil: Williams recommends XPS-4 stroke synthetic blend (Summer). Do not overfill. 1 Full 2 Add oil 3 Operating Range...
LCD screen identifying whether the overheating is from the engine or exhaust. Return to port as soon as possible and contact your nearest Williams dealer. The Check Engine (3) indicator light is illuminated when an active fault has been detetcted somewhere in the system.
Engine Bay This view shows the engine bay looking towards the rear of the boat. Engine fuses Coolant expansion tank Engine oil dipstick and filler Boat fuse inline 30 amp Engine air filter 10 Fuel filler Battery Power limit switch Battery isolator relay/ Towing valve Overcurrent protection fuse...
It to an authorized Williams dealer for helps to remove sand, salt, shells and other service. particles in water jackets, exhaust system, the intercooler (supercharged engines) and hoses.
When Williams lifting strops are used, is not adopted. please adhere to the Safe Working Load values as follows: Minijet 280: 280 kg max. Lifting strops are available as an optional accessory. Ensure hooks are attached correctly before lifting.
Quick Release Steering Wheel Operation The quick release steering wheel is an optional wheel is fully locked by pulling the wheel accessory available on the Minijet. It reduces towards you, ensuring it does not release the overall height of the tender to 0.71m.
Full Inspection Maintenance Table Please use this section for servicing guidance and the Rotax engine manual for all engine-related serviceable items. These tasks require basic mechanical and/or electrical knowledge. Please refer to a qualified engineer if you are not confident in carrying them out. First Every Every...
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First Every Every To be 50 hours 100 hours 200 hours carried or 1 year or 1 year or 2 years out by Electrical system Spark plugs Inspect Inspect Replace Repair Shop Ignition coils Inspect Inspect Inspect Repair Shop Electrical connections and fastening (visual Inspect Inspect...
Screw in the spark BATTERY plugs again. The battery used in the Minijet is of the dry cell GREASE CABLES type. This means that the electrolyte content is Grease all control cables at both ends and absorbed in a special fabric which requires no exercise them to ensure good coverage.
4 months from the date of original registration. The obligation of Williams under this Limited Warranty is limited to repairing or replacing, as Williams may elect at its sole discretion, any parts that prove, in Williams’...
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Supplying Dealer Stamp Cachet du Concessionnaire • Timbro del Rivenditore Autorizzato Williams Stempel des Händlers • Sello del Proveedor WILLIAMSJETTENDERS.COM Williams Jet Tenders Ltd Vogue Business Park, Berinsfield, Oxfordshire OX10 7LN, United Kingdom T: +44 (0)1865 341134 F: +44 (0)1865 341234 E: sales@williamsjettenders.com...