Ski-Doo WAKE Series - Manual (Page 37)

PRE-RIDE INSPECTION
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TYPICAL
1. Battery
Fuel Tank
With the watercraft horizontal, fill the
fuel tank to specified level.
Check fuel tank retaining straps/
fasteners.
Engine Compartment
WARNING
Should any leak or gasoline odor
be present, do not start the engine.
Refer to an authorized Sea-Doo
dealer before use.
Engine Oil
Ensure oil level is appropriate as speci-
fied in
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
section. Check for oil leaks on engine
and in engine compartment.
Engine Coolant
Ensure coolant level is appropriate as
specified in
MAINTENANCE PROCE-
DURES section. Check for coolant
leaks on engine, in bilge and from ride
plate.
WARNING
When operating the engine while
the watercraft is out of the water,
the heat exchanger in the ride plate
may become very hot. Avoid any
contact with ride plate as burns
may occur.
Steering System and Side
Vanes (O.P.A.S.)
Assisted by another person, check
steering operation for free movement.
When the handlebar is horizontal,
the jet pump nozzle should be in the
straight ahead position. The rear edge
of side vanes should be pointing out-
side of watercraft by approximately
20°. Ensure the jet pump nozzle and
side vanes pivot easily and in the same
direction as the handlebar.
WARNING
Check handlebar and correspond-
ing steering nozzle operation be-
fore starting. Never turn handle-
bar while someone is nearby rear
of watercraft. Keep away from
steering moving parts (nozzle, side
vanes, linkage etc.).
Throttle System
Check throttle lever for free and
smooth operation. It should return
to its initial position immediately after
it is released.
WARNING
Check throttle lever operation be-
fore starting the engine.
Shifter System
Check reverse gate operation for free
movement. With shift lever in forward
position, the gate should be in upward
position; and offering a resistance to
go downward. With the shift lever in
neutral position, gate should be in mid-
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SAFETY INFORMATION
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