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Operation

Be prepared to steer and balance as neces- Post-operation checks
sary. These post-operation procedures are devel-
oped to help preserve the long-term appear-
Wake
ance and reliability of your boat. Perform
these procedures as soon as possible after
the boat is loaded back on the trailer after the
day’s use.
Some owners prefer to moor their boat sea-
sonally, rather than keeping it on the trailer
90˚
between uses. Extended mooring is not
45˚ recommended. Proper flushing of the cool-
10˚ ing system is not possible with the boat in the
water. In addition, conditions such as stray
electrical voltage in the water, marine organ-
isms, and saltwater corrosion can adversely
affect the life of many boat components.
NOTICE: Leaving the boat in the water for
extended periods will accelerate the rate
of normal deterioration of the jet pump
components, sacrificial anodes, hull finish
and other components.
If you do decide to moor your boat, be sure to
remove it from the water periodically to clean
the hull and jet pump area. The frequency of
maintenance required will depend upon
whether the water is salt water or fresh water
and other local water conditions.
(1) After putting the boat on the trailer, flush
the cooling system to prevent the cooling
system from clogging up with salt, sand,
or dirt. Refer to page 132 for the cooling
system flushing procedure.
(2) Drain residual water from the exhaust
system by starting the engine, and then
alternately pushing the remote control le-
ver up to half throttle and back to idle for
10 to 15 seconds. NOTICE: Do not run
the engine over 4000 r/min on land. Al-
so, do not run the engine for more
than 15 seconds without supplying

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