Bilge; Battery; Fuel And Oil Tanks; Engine Compartment - Sea-doo GS 5626 Operator's Manual

Inspect leading edges of the impeller,
if they have nicks or bends perfor-
mance will be greatly reduced.

Bilge

Should water be present in the bilge,
tilt the watercraft to the rear and un-
screw drain plugs to completely emp-
ty the bilge.
WARNING
Make sure to take the watercraft
out of water prior to unscrewing
the drain plugs.
Secure bilge drain plugs.

Battery

WARNING
Verify tightness of battery cables
and retaining strap(s).

Fuel and Oil Tanks

With the watercraft horizontal, fill the
fuel tank to specified level with fuel.
Check the oil level and refill tank as
necessary.
Check fuel/oil tank retaining straps.

Engine Compartment

WARNING
Should any leak or gasoline odor
be present, do not start the en-
gine or operate the watercraft.
Refer to an authorized dealer im-
mediately.

Fire Extinguisher

Make sure it is full, in good condition
and well secured.
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Steering and Throttle
Systems
Assisted by another person, check
steering operation for free movement.
When the handlebar is horizontal, the
jet pump nozzle should be in the
straight ahead position. Ensure the jet
pump nozzle pivots easily while han-
dlebar is turned.
Check throttle lever ONCE for free and
smooth operation. It must return to its
initial position immediately after it is
released.
Engine can be flooded if throttle
lever is applied several times. If
engine is flooded, it will not start.
Reverse System
(if applicable)
Check reverse gate operation for free
movement. With the shift lever in for-
ward position, the gate should be in
upward position. Ensure the reverse
gate moves easily while shift lever is
pulled.
Verify the reverse gate locking
operation before starting the en-
gine.
Variable Trim System
(if applicable)
Push on arrows on VTS button to
check nozzle movement.
NOTE: With the safety lanyard discon-
nected, electrical system can be acti-
vated for approximately 33 seconds
by depressing the engine start/stop but-
ton.
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