PRE-OPERATION
CHECK
Riding Gear
The operator and passenger should wear a Coast Guard approved personal flota-
tion device (life jacket or vest) which fits properly; as well as eye and foot protection.
A
wetldry suit is also recommended.
Normal swimming attire may not provide adequate personal protection. Wear
heavy, well constructed
swimwear for body orifice protection.
A
whistle attached to your
PFD
is a good idea in case you need to summon help.
To protect prescription
eyewear and sunglasses against loss or damage wear
goggles that fit securely over them.
A
helmet may provide increased personal injury protection in some situations.
A
helmet may not provide adequate protection against all foreseeable impacts and
may aggravate some injuries.
SwitcheslButtons
When the watercraft is in the water
perform the following checks:
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Look inside the engine compart-
ment for fuel or water leaks and
have them repaired if present. Do
not ride the watercraft until leaks are
repaired.
Start the engine and let it run for a
few seconds. Remove the lanyard
lock plate from the engine shut-off
switch. The engine should sto im-
mediately. If it doesn't, pul
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the
choke lever until the engine dies. Do
not ride the watercraft, and have it
serviced by an authorized Polaris
dealer before riding it again.
Start the engine a ain and run it for
a few seconds.
?hen depress the
engine "stop" button until the engine
stops.
FuellWater Separator
Visually inspect the bowl for water col-
lected at the bottom of the bowl. (See
illustration).
If
water is present it will
appear as a clear liquid at the bottom
of the bowl. Turn off fuel valve and re-
move bowl by turning counterclock-
wise. Take care not to spill fuel while
removing. Wipe up spills immediately
with a shop cloth. Dispose of fuel
properly and follow all gasoline han-
dling precautions as outlined on page
24.
Re-install separator bowl making
sure the O-ring is in place. Hand tight-
en
securely.
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Inspect for
water at
bottom of
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bowl
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