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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS PROLOGUE KEY SAFETY MESSAGES Engine break - in inspec on BEFORE STARTING / CHECK BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE Before star ng Check and inspect the following Check before star ng the engine STARTING THE BOAT For emergency cases SAFE OPERATION AND MANEUVERABILITY JET BOAT SAFETY Iden fica on number Marine safety...
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  • Page 6: Prologue

    PROLOGUE The ABJET® boats are powered by ROTAX® 4-TEC, 4-stroke The ABJET® is a reflec on of pure boa ng passion. It marries its engines or a YANMAR diesel engine, which are connected to a stunning performance with the luxurious style, comfort, safety and water jet propulsion system.

  • Page 7: Key Safety Messages

    KEY SAFETY MESSAGES Safety messages and labels have been fi ed to this manual and to specifics places on your tender. You MUST follow the warnings contained throughout this manual. Failure to do so can or will result in serious injury or death. Remember to replace them when they become unreadable.
  • Page 8 KEY SAFETY MESSAGES CAUTION “Do not release the thro le when trying to steer away from objects. You need thro le to steer.”...
  • Page 9 CAUTION CAUTION “NEVER start the engine if any “Proceed with cau on at very low speeds in shallow water. Grounding or abrupt stops may gasoline leaks/odors are present.” result in injury to you, your passengers or others. The jet pump may pick up debris causing a risk of personal injury or damaging the jet pump or other property.””...

  • Page 10: Engine Break-In Inspec On

    CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION Engine Break-in Inspec on We suggest during the first ten hours of use to not full thro le the engine. A 3/4 thro le is recommended while the engine makes an CAUTION appropriate break-in. ALWAYS refer to the BRP or YANMAR Operators Manual included in the Owner's Package for further and specific details.
  • Page 11 Install or replace electrical appliances or devices with components exceeding the rated current amperage of the circuit. Leave the cra una ended with the electrical system energized, except automa c bilge-pump, fire protec on and alarm circuits.

  • Page 12: Before Starting / Check Before Starting The Engine

    BEFORE STARTING / CHECK BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE - Lanyard kill switch (proper opera on and securely fastened). Before star ng - Remember to keep a firm and con nuous grip on the s t e e r i n g wheel.

  • Page 13: Starting The Boat

    Please Aspects of the boat. check there is no fault condi on (See the Opera ng the ABJET® Make sure that passengers and gear do not obstruct the operator's view or ability to move.
  • Page 14 Do not use the boat's reverse to stop. You or your passenger(s) could be violently ejected forward or even off the boat. Always keep in mind that as the thro le lever is returned to idle posi on, less direc onal control is available, and when the engine is OFF, direc onal control is lost.

  • Page 15: Jet Boat Safety

    JET BOAT SAFETY DANGER An ABJET® may perform differently to other boats you may have NEVER start the engine if any gasoline leaks/odors are present. operated in the past. Take me to familiarize yourself with your DANGER new boat. Fuel vapors can explode, which may lead to injury or death. Always Always keep in mind that as the thro le lever is returned to the use the bilge blower for at least five (5) minutes before star ng...

  • Page 16: Marine Safety

    Marine Safety This Manual is not intended to provide complete training on all We recommend to include the following items: aspects of boat opera on. We strongly recommend that all operators of this boat look for addi onal informa on on boat handling and safety.

  • Page 17: Safety Labels Loca On

    Safety labels loca on GENERAL ARRANGEMENT Note: The following picture is illustra ve and may vary according to the ABJET® model selected. 1. Inboard Engine / Builder's Plate / EPA 2. CO-Helm / Fire Ex nguisher / Flushing Procedure 3. Shut-Off Valve 4.
  • Page 18 Note: The following picture is illustra ve and may vary according to the ABJET® model selected. Integrated bow locker SS davit li ing points Lateral seat Fuel filler cap (under seat) Cup Holders Digital display gauge Shi control Drain lines with non-return valves Deck flushing point...

  • Page 19: Console And Instrument Panel

    Waterproof rocker switches with circuit breakers Engine start/stop bu on and kill switch Star ng ON/OFF key switch Steering wheel Shi Control Ba ery Switch Note: The following picture is illustra ve and may vary according to the ABJET® model chosen.

  • Page 20: Engine Compartment Arrangement

    Ba ery charger Engine fuel filler Fuel tank Bilge blower Fire ex nguisher Ba ery Bilge pump Console gas springs Engine intake air filter Note: The following picture is illustra ve and may vary according to the ABJET® model chosen.

  • Page 21: Gasoline Jet Tender

    GASOLINE JET TENDER Engine Specications This Engine is Four Stars -Super Ultra Low Emission The four-star label iden fies engines that meet the Air Resources Board's Stern-drive and Inboard marine engine 2009 exhaust OEM with emission standards. Personal Watercra and Outboard marine engines may also comply with these standards.

  • Page 22: Engine Specifica Ons

    DIESEL JET TENDER This Engine is Tier 3 EPA Emission Engine Specifica ons “Tier 3” refers to a set of fuel and vehicle standards adopted by the Environmental Protec on Agency (EPA) in 2014. A er implementa on in 2017, the standards immediately reduced toxic air pollu on from cars and trucks.
  • Page 23 NMMA: Na onal Marine Manufacturers Associa on CE Mark 231 S. La Salle Street. Suite 2050 Chicago, IL60604 U.S.A All ABJET®s have been granted the official right to stamp the CE Phone: (312) 946-6200 mark, which means ABJET®s have met all requirements of the Web site: www.nmma.org...
  • Page 24 AB Inflatables as NMMA Member Means ABJET® has met all requirements to which this boat in NMMA cer fied. Standard(s) to which conformity is declared: ABYC: American Boat & Yacht council NMMA: Na onal Marine Manufacturers Associa on 231 S. La Salle Street. Suite 2050 Chicago, IL60604 U.S.A...
  • Page 25 The Hull other is screwed to the afore. This last piece is composed of a one- The bo om of the ABJET® is made out of fiberglass, providing you way check valve, a diaphragm and a cap. This screw-on system with unsurpassable seaworthiness.
  • Page 26 The Hand Pump also called Cylindrical Pump chambers first, and then those towards the bow. When the To inflate the ABJET® boat, plug the valve connector to the valve. inflatable buoyancy chambers have been inflated, screw the cap Put it in an upright posi on and step onto the tongues located at on the valve properly in order to secure final air ghtness.
  • Page 27 Discharging fuel or oily waste in navigable waters is prohibited. Help protect our waters. Make sure you are Note: If you leave the ABJET® on davits or store it out of the water, using the filler pipe marked "Fuel".
  • Page 28 Gasoline is extremely flammable and highly explosive. When refueling, always turn off the engine. Never smoke or allow open flames or sparks within 15 meters (50 feet) of the fueling area.
  • Page 29 Leaking fuel is a fire and explosion hazard. Inspect fuel system regularly. The ABJET® is equipped with a 12-volt direct current electrical system. The posi ve (+) red large gauge cable is connected between the (+) ba ery terminal and the ba ery switch. The nega ve (-) yellow large gauge cable is connected to a common Fuel is flammable and explosive under certain condi ons.
  • Page 30 Breakers and Fuses Each electrical circuit has been designed to meet the standards set in ABYC E-11. AB inflatables has made emphasis on the selec on of the circuit protec on and automa c cu ng devices.
  • Page 31 “BILGE PUMP” installed on the switch board located on the wire/circuit). When an overall damage occurs, the fuse will burn console. To protect the ABJET® from weather condi ons, this out and protect the circuit. equipment will work even when the “BILGE PUMP” switch is off;...

  • Page 32: General Description

    LED Naviga on and Anchor Lights bilge pump is de-energized. The engine, electronic indicators, Standard equipment on all ABJET® tenders includes the lights and other accessories or equipment will operate when the naviga on (red/green) light and the anchor (white) light which ba ery switch is in the ON posi on.
  • Page 33 Under pla orm sliding SS Ladder Blower Folded below the swimming pla orm for easy stowing, the The blower (exhaust fan) is a device installed to draw out the convenient Sliding SS Ladder helps you to access the boat from the combus on gases that accumulate in the engine compartment.
  • Page 34 Height Adjustable Wheel (Tilt) (Some models) The safety lanyard is normally a closed circuit (complete or ac ve) Depending on the model, ABJET® could include a sport lt when the lanyard clip is placed on the switch. When the lanyard mechanism to achieve be er comfort when handling the boat, clip is out of the switch, the engine will automa cally shut off...
  • Page 35 Moun ng/Replacing the naviga on lights * The above-referenced Standards can be obtained from: 1) American Boat & Yacht Council, Inc 1. For proper light selec on, posi oning and configura on, refer 2) U.S. Coast Guard 613 Third Street, Suite 10 Washington D.C. to the ABYC C-5, A-16*, EN/ISO 19009:2015* Standards, A.B.Y.C., 20593 Annapolis, MD 21403 (or your local C.G.
  • Page 36 Moun ng/Replacing of naviga on lights DRILLING INSTRUCTIONS / MOUNTING 1. Using gasket as template, mark loca on of wire clearance hole. At the marked loca on, drill a 3/8 inch hole. CAUTION Posi on holes carefully on aluminum boats so that wires do not contact the hull.
  • Page 37 Addi onal Circuits The addi onal circuits (ACC Switches) for accessories are rated with an over current protec on of 5 amps. Please consider this informa on when selec ng addi onal devices to install on the boat. Color Code Wire color selec on is based on the ABYC standard E-11, Table XIV and XV.
  • Page 38 Furthermore, the pressure will drop when the boat is launched. It is therefore advisable to reinstate The ABJET® inflatable boat can be used in many ways and can give the correct pressure with the hand pump a er the boat has been you endless enjoyment.
  • Page 39 Reduced power op on Some ABJET® models have a reduced power mode available to limit the power of the engine. This feature is par cularly useful to control the maximum power when less-experienced users drive the boat or, if a need of power limita on is required because of...
  • Page 40 OPERATING THE ABJET® TENDER...
  • Page 41 Panel control displays TYPICAL The control panel allows the operator to view several indica ons such as, engines RPM, fuel level and engine temperature. It can also be used to navigate through and select several func ons, modes of opera on and change certain se ngs and system parameters.
  • Page 42 Numerical Display Se ngs The numerical display is used to provide a variety of indica ons, as This op on allows operator to edit the me and language. per selec on made from the DISPLAY func on on the Fault Alarm mul func on display.
  • Page 43 When a fault occurs, see an authorized ABJET® Service Center as burned and ruined causing the alarm to turn off, giving a false idea soon as possible for inspec on.
  • Page 44 OPERATING THE ABJET® DIESEL TENDER A. Pages key With no menu ac ve: Press to scroll through the enabled pages Press and hold to display a list of enabled pages from where you can select directly the page to display Menu and dialog opera on: Press to return to the previous menu level or to exit a dialog.
  • Page 45 Menu Edi ng a value Not all pages have a page-specific menu (A), but all page menus 1. Press the enter key to turn the field into edit mode give access to the se ngs dialog. - The le digit starts flashing Ac vate the menu by pressing the Menu key from any page.

  • Page 46: System Alarms

    Engine alarms SYSTEM ALARMS Type of messages For engine-specific alarms, an icon will appear on the page. The The messages are classified according to how the reported icon will remain ac ve as long as that alarm instance is s ll valid situa on Affects your vessel.
  • Page 47 A er use The boat has two flushing points (Except ABJET 285): one on the pump support and the other one on the deck. To flush the engine, Remove the boat from the water every day to prevent growth of connect a garden hose to the connector of any of the two flushing...
  • Page 48 filling with water. Ensure water flows out of jet pump while flushing. Otherwise, refer to an authorized ABJET® Service Center for servicing. You should only tow your tender for short distances at a Never run the engine out of the water longer than 2 minutes. Drive recommended speed.
  • Page 49 Never use three-stand twisted nylon; it has too much elas city and can snap back dangerously. Because of the tremendous stress caused by towing, use a tow line rated at least 4 mes the gross weight of the boat being towed. Do not a ach the towing line to the bow grab handle or any other accessory not designed for that purpose.
  • Page 50 Davit Li ing To transport the ABJET®s, there are several types of trailers The ABJET®s have three (3) or four (4) davit li ing rings installed available in the market; however, the trailer must match the boat's from factory; depending on the davits installed, you may li your weight, hull and load.
  • Page 51 General boat maintenance marine growth such as scum or algae, from the hull. Use as few Periodic cleaning is the best way to keep your ABJET® looking new cleaning agents as possible; do not discharge waste agents into the and performing as intended. To keep your ABJET® clean and in top water.
  • Page 52 when the boat is covered. Prop the cushions up in the boat when Repair of the tube covered to allow air circula on, and spray with mildew repellent. Your AB boat is supplied with a maintenance kit for patching minor punctures.
  • Page 53 9. If the bubbles appeared around the infla on valves, then your valves are loose. 10. The valves have a nut and bolt system. With the tube deflated, hold the back of the valve through the fabric and ghten the front. You may ghten the front either by hand or you may insert the points of pliers and turn clockwise.
  • Page 54 2. Select a patch of ssue at least 5 cms (2 inches) larger than the Repairing a perfora on or rupture tear. Repairs should be carried out on deflated or par ally deflated 3. Place the patch over the damaged area, and contour it with a boats.
  • Page 55 become tacky, apply a second coat of glue to both parts. Let dry the components and may cause failures if they do not receive once again for 15 minutes. proper maintenance. Note: In humid, wet or cold weather the glue may dry slowly, and Regularly review the status of the fuel hose connec ons to ensure may remain wet/humid.
  • Page 56 ORDER TO KEEP A GOOD PERFORMANCE AND EXTEND ITS Dispose of spent FSE according to applicable federal, state, and LIFETIME. In case of ques ons consult your preferred ABJET® local regula ons.

  • Page 57: Electrical Troubleshooting Chart

    ELECTRICAL TROUBLESHOOTING CHART 1. If the lights do not turn on. Never a empt to start the boat while chargirg the ba ery. This could poten ally damage the enigme control module(ECM), Check the ba ery connec on. ba ery, or ba ery charger. Make sure the ba ery switch is placed to the ON posi on.

  • Page 58: Troubleshooting Chart

    Note: Black le ers on an orange background for exterior Boat troubleshoo ng Chart applica ons, where the label is exposed to sunlight or red (night) light. Note: Please contact your authorized ABJET® dealer if more informa on is needed CAUTION - black le ers on a yellow background.
  • Page 60 (1) through five (5). li ing it, except when the li ing eyes a ached to the ABJET® are properly manufactured by AB and installed by factory personnel. This Limited During years six (6) to ten (10), if it is determined that the fabric is defec ve u lized in connec on with an AB approved li ing harness.

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