Starting The Engine - Sea-doo GS 5626 Operator's Manual

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CAUTION
The engine should be started
with at least 90 cm (3 ft) of water
below the hull.
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A. 90 cm (3 ft)
In shallow water, board the watercraft
either from the side or the rear.
WARNING
An inexperienced operator should
practice how to get aboard close
to the shore to simulate deep wa-
ter boarding. See Boarding in Deep
Water in this section.

Starting the Engine

Before unloading the watercraft from
the trailer, it can be started for about
10 seconds to verify proper operation.
WARNING
Do not touch electrical parts or jet
pump area when engine is run-
ning.
Attach the safety lanyard to the opera-
tor's PFD and snap the cap to the
switch before starting the engine.
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WARNING
Only start the watercraft once all
controls have been checked and
operate properly. Operator and
passenger (if applicable) should
be sitting on the watercraft seat
prior to starting the engine.
Cold Engine
Turn the fuel valve to ON position.
Firmly grip handlebar with your left
hand and place both feet on the floor-
board.
Fully pull the choke lever with your
right hand and depress the start/stop
button.
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TYPICAL
1. Fully pulled
Immediately after engine is started,
release start/stop button and release
choke lever half way.
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CAUTION
To avoid starter motor overheat-
ing, the cranking period should
not exceed 5-10 seconds and a
rest period should be observed
between cranking cycles to let
the starter cool down and its
mechanism disengage.
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