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Pre-operation checks

Access port cap check
Make sure that the access port caps are se-
curely installed.
To check the access port caps:
(1) Open the rear platform hatch. (See page
88 for information on the rear platform
1 hatch.)
(2) Make sure that the access port caps are
securely installed. If they are removed or
are not locked, securely install them.
(See page 165 for information on the ac-
1 FIRE-PORT™
cess port caps.)

1

A FIRE-PORT™ is mounted below the engine 1 Access port cap
hood. Use this port to spray the contents of a
(3) Close the rear platform hatch.
fire extinguisher into the engine compartment
if a fire breaks out in the engine area.
Jet intake checks
WARNING! If there is a fire in the engine
Carefully check the jet intakes under the boat
compartment, opening the hatch will add
for weeds, debris, or anything else that might
more oxygen to the fire, increasing the risk
restrict the intake of water. If the intakes are
of a larger fire or an explosion.
clogged, cavitation could occur, reducing jet
If you see smoke or otherwise suspect a fire,
thrust, and possibly damaging jet pump
you can look through the transparent flaps of
parts.
the FIRE-PORT™ to look for signs of flames.
If there is a fire, push the nozzle of the fire ex-
tinguisher through the FIRE-PORT™ and fol-
low the manufacturer’s instructions to empty
the contents of the fire extinguisher into the
engine compartment.
A “clean agent” type fire extinguisher is rec-
ommended; a chemical-type fire extinguisher
may not be adequate in this application.

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