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CONTROLS
NOTE: Illustrations used in this manual are for general representation
only. Your model may differ.
1. Starter Button - Depress and hold t he starter button to start the
engine. Release it as soon as the engine starts. Do not depress the start-
er button for more than ten seconds at a time. NOTE: The lanyard and
lock plate must be attached to the engine stop switch or the engine will
not start. After the engine starts, pressing this button again will stop the
engine.
2. Choke - The choke is used to help in starting a cold engine. It is
not to be used when starting a warm engine. (Does not apply to Direct
Injected models.)
3. Throttle - The throttle controls the speed of the watercraft. When
squeezed, the engine accelerates; when fully released, the engine re-
turnstoanidle.
4. LanyardStopSwitch- The lock plate end of the lanyard cord is
attached to the engine stop switch on the left handlebar.
5. Instrumentation - MFI (Genesis and Virage), fuel gauge with
warning LED (Freedom). See page 37 for a detailed explanation of
multi-function instrument (MFI).
6. Bilge Button - The bilge button is the gray button on top of the
switch assembly. Whenever the engine is running, the bilge pump will be
running. When the engine is shut down, pushing and holding this button
will operate the bilge pump. This should be used if water is discovered in
the hull during the pre-operation inspection and prior to restarting the
engine after capsizing. Push the bilge button when the engine is not
running to raise or lower the reverse gate. Press and hold the bilge but-
ton when using the PER Ct controls.
7. Polaris Electric Reverse Contr ol (PERCt)(Genesis i) -These
two buttons are used to raise or lower the reverse gate. S ee page 66 for
a detailed explanation of the PERCt feature.
8. Hand Hold - The hand hold is a soft, flexible handle for front pas-
sengers to use.
9. Jet Pump Intake Grate - The grate protects the impeller and drive
shaft and protects riders from contact with components.
10. Drive Shaft - The drive shaft is located beneath t he intake grate
and transmits power from the engine to the impeller.
11. Ride Plate - The ride plate covers and protects the jet pump and
provides leveling control for the watercraft.
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