Operation; Starting The Engine - Polaris SLT780 1996 Owner's Safety And Maintenance Manual

OPERATION
Starting The Engine
1. Always launch the watercraft in
water at least 2 feet (60 cm)
deep, which is free of weeds
and debris that could be
sucked into the impeller. Be
aware of swimmers, other
boats and obstacles in order to
avoid contact with them.
2. Push the rear of the watercraft
up and down several times to
flush out any sand that could be
trapped in the pump.
Before starting the engine be sure
the watercraft is in at least 2 feet (60
cm) of water which is free of weeds
and debris. If the engine is started
in shallower water, sand and
pebbles may be sucked into the jet
pump intake and damage the impel-
ler or cooling system.
3. Turn the fuel valve to "on".
4. Carefully board the watercraft
and sit down.
5. Attach the lanyard wrist band to
your left wrist or PFD.
6. Fasten the lanyard lock plate to
the engine stop switch on the
handlebars by pushing the lock
plate around the barrel of the
switch just below the top of the
switch.
I
Be sure the lanyard
IS
not tangled
around the handlebars or controls.
NOTE:
The engine will not start if the lanyard lock plate is removed form the engine stop
switch. However, the starter switch will turn the engine and impeller over
even with the lockplate removed!
2'(60cm) Minimum