Front Storage Compartment Cover Latch; Front Storage Compartment Cover Hinge/Locking Mechanism; Tool Kit; Water Tank Trap Drains (If So Equipped) - Sea-doo 2001 GS 5548 Operator's Manual

Front Storage Compartment
A convenient watertight, removable
basket to carry personal articles. Ideal
location for spare spark plugs, tow-
rope, first aid kit, etc.
WARNING
Never leave any heavy or break-
able objects in the storage basket.
Never store or carry anything be-
low basket. Never operate the
craft with the storage compart-
ment cover open.
The basket is provided with a holder to
store an approved fire extinguisher.
Fire extinguisher (sold separately)
should not be loose in the front stor-
age compartment. A second holder
contains the Operator's Guide, Safety
Handbook and a tool kit. It can be used
to carry personal articles.
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TYPICAL
Step 1 : Turn cover counterclockwise
Step 2 : Lift
1. Holder
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16) Front Storage
Compartment Cover
Latch
Pull the latch lever upward in order to
open the front storage compartment
cover. Always relatch.
NOTE: Verify periodically the lock pin
tightness of storage cover. Tighten if
needed and make sure storage cover
latches properly.
17) Front Storage
Compartment Cover
Hinge/Locking
Mechanism
GS and GSX RFI Models
Hinge is provided with a locking mech-
anism to hold front storage compart-
ment cover when fully open. To close
cover, pull tab.
GTS Models
Hinge is provided with a locking mech-
anism to hold front storage compart-
ment cover when fully open. To close
cover, pull side pins.

18) Tool Kit

Contains tools needed to perform ba-
sic watercraft maintenance.
19) Water Tank Trap Drains
(if so equipped)
If water enters the air intake opening,
a water tank trap with a baffle sepa-
rates water from the air then evacu-
ates the water through the front of
storage cover.
CAUTION: Unusual maneuvers such
as circles with the nose of the water-
craft under water will fill the bilge.