Operating Instructions; Launching/Loading; Trailering; Principle Of Operation - Sea-doo ISLANDIA Operator's Manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING
Always perform PRE-OPERATION
CHECKS before operating the
craft. Become thoroughly familiar
with all controls and the function
of each. Should any control or in-
struction be not fully understood,
refer to an authorized Sea-Doo
dealer.

Launching/Loading

CAUTION: Before launching the
craft, ensure the main battery cut-off
switch is turned ON and the bilge
plugs are fully screwed.
After loading the craft, ensure the main
battery cut-off switch is turned OFF
and the bilge plugs are removed to
drain bilge.

Trailering

Refer to the trailer or implement manu-
facturer instructions for proper capaci-
ty, operation, maintenance, accesso-
ries and warranty.
Check the regulations in your area con-
cerning towing a trailer, especially the
following rules:
– brake system
– tow vehicle weight
– mirrors.
NOTE: Brakes are standard on one
axle of the Islandia trailer.
Take the following precautions when
trailering the craft.
Tie the craft to both bow and stern
(front/rear) eyelets so that it is firmly
retained on the trailer. Use additional
tie-downs if necessary.
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– Remove stern light.
– Ensure that ski post (if so equipped)
is removed.
– Ensure all storage compartment cov-
ers are properly latched.
– Pull down windscreen.
– Remove sink faucet tube.
– Close bimini top.
– A SEA-DOO cover can protect the
craft, particularly before driving on
dirt roads, to prevent dirt entry
through the air intake opening(s).
Observe trailering safety precautions.

Principle of Operation

Propulsion
Engine is directly coupled to a drive
shaft which, in turn, rotates an impel-
ler. This impeller is accurately adjusted
in a housing where the water is drawn
up from underneath the craft. Then,
the water flows through the impeller
to a venturi. The venturi accelerates
the water and produces thrust to
move the craft. Pushing the throttle le-
ver forward increase engine speed and
therefore craft speed.
WARNING
Whenever an engine is to be start-
ed, the operator and passengers
should always be sitting in the craft
with the shift lever in neutral posi-
tion and throttle lever in idle posi-
tion.
WARNING
Keep away from intake grate while
engine is on. Items such as long
hair, loose clothing or personal flo-
tation device straps can become
entangle in moving parts resulting
in severe injury or drowning.