Page 139 - LIT-18626-15-35

SportsBoat_F7F10.book Page 128 Monday, May 27, 2024 9:57 AM

Operation

 Attach the engine shut-off cord (lanyard)
to your PFD before operating. Failure to
attach the cord could result in a run-
away boat if the operator is ejected.
 Do not apply throttle when anyone is at
the rear of the boat. Turn the engines off
or keep them at idle. Water and debris
exiting the jet thrust nozzles can cause
severe injury.
1
(1) Always make sure the boat is launched
and used in waters that are free from 1 Hull drain plug
weeds and debris, and at least 90 cm
(2) Turn the battery switch to the ON posi-
(3 ft) deep from the bottom of the boat.
tion.
WARNING! Never operate in water
(3) Turn the main switch keys to the on po-
that is less than 90 cm (3 ft) deep from
sition to operate the blowers automati-
the bottom of the boat. You increase
cally for 5 minutes.
your chance of hitting an underwater
TIP:
obstacle. You could be injured. Peb-
To operate the blowers manually, tap the
bles or sand can also be sucked into
“Blower” button. Ventilate the engine com-
the jet intakes, damaging the impel-
partment for at least 4 minutes, and then tap
lers.
the “Blower” button again to turn off the
blowers.
SE
FUEL
100 %
90 cm (3 ft)
19
x1000 rpm
START
13.0 V 9
Bilge Blower
NOTICE 1

There is a hull drain plug at the bottom of 1 “Blower” button
the stern. Check the O-ring on the hull
drain plug and make sure that the plug is TIP:
tightened securely before launching the 255XE / 255XD: You can also push the
boat. Otherwise, water may flood the boat “BLOWER” switch to ventilate the engine
and cause it to submerge. compartment.

128