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Trouble recovery

Emergency procedures
Jet pump clean-out procedure
WARNING
2 2
Severe injury or death may result if you
ignore any of the following:
 Turn off and remove both main switch 1 1
keys, remove the clip from the engine
shut-off switch, and wait for all move-
ment to stop before removing the ac-
cess port caps.
1 Strap eye
 Never override the interlocks to run the 2 Retaining cord
engines with the rear platform hatch
open. (4) While holding the handle and pushing
 The impellers have sharp edges. Be down, turn the access port cap counter-
careful when reaching into jet pump ar- clockwise until the “SET” mark is aligned
eas. with the slot A, and then lift the cap by
the handle.
If weeds or debris get caught in the intakes or
impellers, cavitation can occur, and though NOTICE
the engine speed rises, forward thrust will de-  Do not lift or pull the caps with the re-
crease. If this condition is allowed to conti- taining cords.
nue, jet pump damage can occur and the  Set the caps where they cannot be acci-
engines may overheat and seize. If there is dentally knocked overboard.
any sign that a jet intake or impeller is
clogged with weeds or debris, follow this 2
clean-out procedure.
(1) Turn off and remove the main switch key, 1
remove the clip from the engine shut-off
switch, and wait for all movement to
stop.
(2) Open the rear platform hatch. (See page
72.)
(3) Check that each retaining cord is secure-
ly attached to the access port cap and
strap eye. 1 “SET” mark
2 Slot A

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