Scarab jet boat Owenrs Manual page 82

NOTICE
Starting the engine or riding the boat in shallow-
er water may damage the impeller or other jet
pump components.
To prevent excessive exposure and reduce the
possibility of carbon monoxide accumulation in
tion about the dangers of Carbon Monoxide.
1. Your boat is equipped with a battery switch, turn
the battery switch to I (ON) position (positions may
vary depending on which model you have).
2. The driver must always attach the emergency en-
gine shut off lanyard(s) securely to his or her body.
Insert In the event that you move away from the
helm area and beyond the length of the lanyard,
the engine will be turned off.
3. Move the control handle to neutral detent (idle)
position. The position of the control handle is typi-
cally in the center or straight up position of the
control. See Figure D2. Notice as you push the
shifter control to the neutral position you will feel
the neutral detent engage thus indicating you are
prevents starting the engine while in gear.
Neutral Lock Button
Figure D2: Throttle Control in Neutral Position
4. Turn the key switch to start and hold until engine
starts, for no longer than 5 seconds. If engine
does not start, let go momentarily, then try again.
bit to ensure the neutral detent is engaged.
Operation - Section D
ing period should not exceed 5 - 10 seconds
and a rest period of 30 seconds should be
starter cool down and its mechanism disen-
gage.
5. As soon as engine starts, release key and it will
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6. Check steering operation. Turn steering wheel full
to port and starboard while observing jet nozzle
movement.
7. After starting the engine and before engaging the
Steps to center the jet nozzle
a, Rotate the steering wheel all the way in one
direction.
b. Rotate the steering wheel all the way back in
the opposite direction, counting the number of
revolutions of the wheel as you do this.
c. Lastly, rotate the wheel back again in the
opposite direction half as many revolutions as
it took to go completely in the other direction.
Prevent possible man-overboard situations.
Scarab jet boats are equipped with an ex-
tremely responsive steering and propulsion
system. Ensure jet nozzle is in the "straight
ahead" position before engaging throttle/
shifter.
8. Check tachometer to monitor engine rpms.
Reduce throttle as soon as motor starts. Do
not run a cold motor any faster than necessary
for maximum engine rpm range while in
neutral.
NOTICE
NOTICE
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