Fuel Tank; Engine Compartment; Engine Oil; Engine Coolant - Sea-doo 2011 RXP-X Operator's Manual

PRE-RIDE INSPECTION
TYPICAL
1. Battery

Fuel Tank

With the watercraft horizontal, fill the
fuel tank to specified level.
Check fuel tank retaining straps/
fasteners.
WARNING
Strictly adhere to instructions in
FUELING PROCEDURE
the

Engine Compartment

Inspect the engine compartment for
fuel vapor odor.
WARNING
Should any leak or gasoline odor
be present, do not apply electrical
power or start the engine. Refer to
an authorized Sea-Doo dealer be-
fore use.

Engine Oil

Ensure oil level is within specification
as described in
CEDURES
section. Check for oil leaks
on engine and in engine compartment.
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MAINTENANCE PRO-
SAFETY INFORMATION

Engine Coolant

Ensure coolant level is within specifi-
cation as described in
PROCEDURES
coolant leaks on engine, in bilge and
from ride plate.
CAUTION When operating the
engine with the watercraft out of
the water, the engine and heat ex-
changer in the ride plate may be-
come very hot. Avoid any contact
with hot engine parts and the ride
plate as burns may occur.
Steering System and Side
Vanes (O.P.A.S.)
Assisted by another person, check
steering operation for free movement.
When the handlebar is horizontal,
the jet pump nozzle should be in the
straight ahead position. The rear edge
of side vanes should be pointing out-
side of watercraft by approximately
20°. Ensure the jet pump nozzle and
side vanes pivot easily and in the same
direction as the handlebar.
WARNING
Check handlebar and correspond-
ing steering nozzle operation be-
fore starting. Never turn handle-
bar while someone is near the rear
of the watercraft. Keep away from
steering moving parts (nozzle, side
vanes, linkage etc.).

Throttle System

Check throttle lever for free and
smooth operation. The throttle lever
should return to its initial position im-
mediately after it is released.
WARNING
Check throttle lever operation be-
fore starting the engine. If any fric-
tion is felt in the throttle lever, refer
to an authorized Sea-Doo dealer.
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MAINTENANCE
section. Check for