Boarding From The Water; Starting - Sea-doo 2001 LRV Operator's Manual

CAUTION: The engine should be
started with at least 90 cm (3 ft) of wa-
ter below the hull.
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TYPICAL
A. 90 cm (3 ft)

Boarding from the Water

WARNING
Inexperienced riders should prac-
tice how to get aboard close to
shore first before venturing into
deep water.
WARNING
Engine should not be running
while boarding. Never use pro-
pulsion components as a support-
ing point to board the craft.
Swim to the rear of the craft.
Grip the grab bar and pull yourself up-
ward until your knee can reach the swim
platform.
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NOTE: On some models, boarding is
facilitated by using a step or a ladder.
CAUTION: Do not leave ladder hang-
ing when operating the craft.

Starting

Before unloading the craft 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 your PFD
and snap the cap to its switch before
starting the engine.
NOTE: If you hear more than 2 short
beeps from DESS system, it indicates
a particular condition that should be
corrected. Refer to the TROUBLE-
SHOOTING section for the meaning of
the coded signal.
WARNING
Before starting the engine, the
operator and passengers should
always be properly seated.
CAUTION: Do not hold start/stop but-
ton more than 30 seconds. A rest pe-
riod should be observed between
the cranking cycles to let starter cool
down. Pay attention not to discharge
battery.
Cold Engine
Position throttle and shift lever to idle/
neutral.
Turn the fuel valve to ON position.
Firmly grip handlebar with your left
hand and place both feet on the foot-
board.
Fully pull the choke lever with your
right hand and depress the start/stop
button.
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