Pre-Operation Checks; Hull; Jet Pump Water Intake - Sea-doo Sportster 1998 Operator's Manual

PRE-OPERATION CHECKS

Some of the following items may not have been previously covered in this guide,
however they will be described in the MAINTENANCE or SPECIAL PROCE-
DURES section. Please refer to these portions to have more detailed information.
Prior to operating the jet boat, verify the following:
Except otherwise specified, safety lanyard must always be removed from
DESS post prior to verifying any of the following.
ITEM

Hull

Jet pump water intake

Bilge
Battery
Navigation lights
Fuel/oil reservoirs
Engine compartment
Fire extinguisher
Steering
Throttle/shifter system
Weedless system
Bilger air blower and bilge pump Check operation.
Safety lanyard/engine start/stop
button(s)
Mandatory safety boating
equipment
Hull
Inspect hull for cracks or damage.
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WARNING
SUMMARY
OPERATION
Inspect.
Inspect/clean.
Drain plug(s). Ensure plugs are secured.
Inspect tightness of cables and retaining
straps.
Check operation.
Refill.
Verify fuel/oil system components.
Inspect condition/mounting.
Check operation.
Check operation.
Ensure it is not activated.
Check operation.
Check operation.
Jet Pump Water Intake
Remove weeds, shells, debris or any-
thing else that could restrict the flow
of water and damage the cooling sys-
tem or propulsion unit(s). Clean as
necessary. If any obstruction can not
be removed, refer to an authorized
dealer for servicing.