Cancelling The Docking Mode; Steering Operations; Maneuvering; Leaving The Dock - Scarab jet boat Owenrs Manual

b. Press the MODE button repeatedly until DOCK-
ING is displayed in the information center. See
Figure D12.
Figure D12: DOCKING MODE displayed
c. Press the SET button once, the following message
TON.
d. Press and hold the SET button until DOCKING
reappears.
e. The docking mode is now activated and the infor-
mation center returns to main display.

2. Cancelling the Docking Mode

a. To cancel this mode, press the MODE button
repeatedly until DOCKING is displayed in the
information center.
b Press the SET button once, the following mes-
sage will be displayed PRESS AND HOLD SET
BUTTON.
c. Press the MODE button once. The DOCKING
lever will be in NEUTRAL position.
engine(s) are turned off.
D - 7 STEERING OPERATION
Turning the steering pivots the jet pump nozzle which
controls the boat direction. Turning the steering
wheel clockwise will turn the boat to the right
and inversely. Above idle speed, throttle must be
applied to turn the boat.
Operation - Section D
Throttle must be applied and steering turned
to change the direction of the boat at speed.
the number of passengers, load and water
conditions.
know where your jet nozzle(s) is at. To position your
jet nozzle in straight forward position (centered) rotate
your steering wheel to the full left turn or right turn
position. Once at full left or right turn position count
how many complete revolutions it takes to turn the
steering wheel to get to the opposite full turn position.
Then turn your steering wheel back half the amount of
revolutions and your jet nozzle should be centered.
A jet propelled boat needs some throttle applied in
-
order to turn. Practice in a safe area applying the
throttle and turning away from an imaginary object.
This is a good collision avoidance practice
D - 8

MANEUVERING

Boat steering is not self-centering. Steering is
effected by wave and current action and the
speed of the hull through the water. Constant
attention to steering is required for safe
operation.
When all your pre-departure checks have been
completed and the engine has warmed up, you will be
ready to leave the dock. Take into account the amount
of wind, tide current, and other forces that may affect
your maneuvering as you leave the dock. Idle speeds
work best when maneuvering to and from the dock.
Do not forget to release the mooring lines.
A. Leaving the Dock
You are ready to leave the dock after the engine has
warmed up. Check the center instrument gauge. Ver-
ity there are no message codes displayed (after the
3-second initialization) before casting off. If a message
code is displayed be sure to remedy the cause prior
to leaving the dock. Check for fuel, oil, and exhaust
leaks. Correct the cause of any abnormal condition
before getting underway.
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