Pre-Ride Inspection; What To Do Before Launching The Watercraft; Hull - Sea-doo GTI Series Operator's Manual

PRE-RIDE INSPECTION

Perform a pre-ride inspection before each ride to detect potential problems
during operation. The pre-ride inspection can help you monitor wear and
deterioration before they become a problem. Correct any problems that
you discover to reduce the risk of a breakdown or crash. See an authorized
Sea-Doo dealer as necessary.
Before performing the pre-ride inspection, read and understand the
section.
What to Do Before
Launching the Watercraft
WARNING
Engine should be off and the
D.E.S.S. key should always be re-
moved from its post prior to veri-
fying any of the following points.
Only start watercraft once all items
have been checked and operate
properly.
Check the items listed in the following
table before launching the watercraft.
ITEM

Hull

Inspect.
Jet pump
Inspect/clean.
water intake
Drain. Ensure plugs
Bilge
are secured.
Inspect tightness of
Battery cables and retaining
fasteners.
Fuel tank Refill.
Check for any fluid
leaks and gasoline
Engine
vapor odor. Verify fuel
compartment
exhaust components
integrity.
Engine oil
Check/refill.
level
Engine
Check/refill.
coolant level
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OPERATION
SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING
ITEM
Steering
system and
side vanes
(O.P.A.S.™)
Throttle
system
Shifter
system
Variable Trim
System (VTS)
Storage
compartment
covers and
✓
seat
Self-contained
removable
storage bin
Wakeboard
rack
Ski/wakeboard
post
D.E.S.S. post
and engine
start/stop
button
Hull
Inspect hull for cracks or damage.
CONTROLS
OPERATION
Check operation.
Check operation.
Check operation.
Check operation.
Ensure they are
closed and latched.
Ensure it is installed
on watercraft and
properly closed and
latched.
– Ensure rack is
installed properly.
– Make sure
bungee cords are
in good condition.
– Ensure wakeboard
is installed properly.
Inspect and check
operation.
Check operation.
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