Table Of Contents - Polaris SLT780 1996 Owner's Safety And Maintenance Manual

Table of Contents

Table Of Contents4
Identification Numbers5
Insurance6
Understanding Safety Labels And Instructions7
Identification And Location Of Important Labels8
Righting Capsized Boat9
Safety Warning Decal Text10
General Operat1Ng And Safety Information14
General Operating And Safety Information15
Sobering Facts About Boating Under The Influence20
Cold Water Survival20
To Avoid Hypothermia20
If You Fall In The Water20
Navigational Rules21
Right-Of-Way And Give-Way21
Stand-On Vessel21
Encountering Vessels22
Overtaking22
Meeting22
Crossing23
Non-Motorized Craft23
Fishing Vessel Right-Of-Way23
Reading Buoys And Markers23
Location Of Main Components And Controls24
Under Seat Engine Compartment27
Fuel28
Fuel And Oil Recommendations29
Oil Injection System30
Water Equipment31
Standard Equipment31
Replacement Parts31
Watercraft Equl Pment31
Life Vests32
Pre-Operation Check33
Fuel And Oil Tank Levels34
Jet Pump Intake35
Throttle36
Steering36
Loose Parts/Hoses36
Fire Extinguisher36
Engine Compartment37
Storage Compartment37
Battery37
Hull37
Drain Plug/Bilge38
Loose Strap/Ropes/Clothing/Long Hair38
Seat38
Riding Gear39
Switches/Buttons39
Fuel/Water Separator39
Engine Break-In Procedure40
Principles Of Operation41
Before Operating This Watercraft41
Operation42
Starting The Engine42
If The Engine Does Not Start43
Stopping The Engine44
Launching The Watercraft44
Reverse Operation45
Launching In Shallow Water45
Boarding And Starting In Depp Water46
Boarding With A Passenger47
Load Limit47
Rough Water Operation And Jumping48
Turning48
Stopping49
Beaching50
Riding With Passenger51
Post Operation Check And Care52
Engine Overheat53
Cleaning The Jet Pump And Impeller53
On Load Cleaning53
Special Procedures54
Capsized Watercraft54
Submerged Engine54
Towing The Watercraft In Water55
Battery Information56
Transporting The Watercraft56
Multi-Function Display57
Key Functions And Display58
Extended Storage And Winterization59
Engine And Cooling System Flushing59
Engine Draining/Fuel System Storage59
Watercraft Engine Fogging Procedure60
Cleaning61
Lubrication61
Maintenance62
Pre-Season Preparation62
Additional Inspections62
Daily Pre-Operatino Inspection62
Inspection Chart63
Maintenance/Lubrication64
Throttle Cable And Choke Cables64
Steering Cable Joints And Inner Wire64
Steering Nozzle Pivot Shaft65
Steering Handle Pivot Shaft65
Choke Knob65
Seat Latch And Hooks65
Drive Shaft Lubrication66
Bearing Housing66
Spark Plugs67
Fuel Tank69
Oil Filter69
Carburetor Adjustment69
Steering Cable Inspection70
Throttle Cable Inspection70
Choke Cable Inspection70
Circuit Breaker71
Battery Maintenance And Charging71
Battery Removal72
Replenishing Battery Fluid72
Battery Connections73
Battery Charging73
Battery Installation74
Battery Storage74
Salt Water And Unclean Water Care75
Exhaust Coolant Filter75
Cleaning Procedure75
Jet Pump Water Inlet Screen76
Cooling System Flushing76
Flushing Procedure77
Thermostat Pop Off Assembly77
Anti-Corrosion Treatment78
Troubleshooting79
Accessories81
Wiring Diagram83
Specifications84
Warranty Policy86
Index88