Jet Nozzle(S); Instrumentation - Scarab jet boat Owenrs Manual

The following suggestions can help prevent ex haust
1. DO NOT allow the boat to remain stationary with
the engine running for an extended period of time.
Do not stand or swim near the exhaust output or
outdrive when the engine is idling.
2. Use extreme caution while operating the en gine in
ed piers. Operation under such conditions could
easily lead to exhaust gas ses (carbon mon-
ox ide) entering even though you may have all the
hatches, win dows, doors and portholes closed.
3. Persons sleeping can be easily overcome by
carbon monoxide because they are unaware of its
presence. Sleeping while the engine is running is
not recom mended. If persons are sleeping aboard
while underway, those awake should monitor for
especially the sleeping areas.
NEVER operate the propulsion engine while
everyone onboard is sleeping. Fatal carbon
monoxide poison ing can occur.
For additional information, refer to Section A-11
Carbon Monoxide.
C. Jet Nozzle(s)
A jet boat moves over the water by a jet of water
forced through the jet nozzle(s). Unlike a boat that
uses a propeller, a jet boat draws the water from
under the boat through an intake grate(s) into a
pump(s) inside the boat. The water is then forced
through a nozzle(s) at the stern of the boat. The boat's
jet thrust can cause injury. Always accelerate slowly,
and decelerate in a controlled fashion.
In shallow water, proceed with caution and at very low
speeds. Grounding or abrupt stops may result in injury
to you, your passengers or others. The jet pump may
pick up debris and throw it rearward causing a risk of
injuring people or damaging the jet pump or other
property.
Avoid personal injury! Do not allow anyone near the
jet pump or intake grate, even when the engine is off.
Boat Systems - Section B
AVOID SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH
Do not swim near boat, board from rear or use
swim platform if engine (s) is running.
Water and/or debris exiting the jet nozzle can
cause severe injury including internal injuries if
water is forced into body cavities. (rectum or
vagina)
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Keep people, clothing and hair away from
drowning.
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INSTRUMENTATION

The helm on Scarab models are equipped with a multi-
function, center style information gauge. See Figures
B6 & B7. This center gauge allows the boat operator the
ability monitor several key pieces of information such as
fuel level, fuel consumption, tachometer, GPS speed,
hour meter, compass, low oil pressure, volt, overheat
and check engine in real time. Close observa tion of these
readings could save the engine from damage, or pos-
sibly help prevent another type of mishap which could
spoil your outing. See an authorized Scarab dealer for
unit settings.
Figure B6: Information Center Gauge
At start-up, all LCD segments and indicator lights will
turn on for 3 seconds each time the information center
switch must be engaged.) This allows the driver to
observe that they are all working properly.
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