Ski-Doo WAKE Series - Manual (Page 74)

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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Starting
Preparation
Before unloading the watercraft from
the trailer, it can be started for about
10 seconds to verify proper operation.
WARNING
Certain components in the engine
compartment may be very hot.
Direct contact may result in skin
burn. Do not touch electrical parts
or jet pump area when engine is
running.
Attach the safety lanyard to your PFD
and snap the DESS key to its post be-
fore starting the engine.
NOTE: If you hear anything else than
2 short beeps from DESS system, it
indicates a particular condition that
should be corrected. Refer to the
TROUBLESHOOTING section for the
meaning of the coded signal.
WARNING
Before starting the engine, the op-
erator and passengers should al-
ways be properly seated.
Position shift lever to neutral.
Firmly grip handlebar with your left
hand and place both feet on the foot-
boards.
NOTICE Ensure there is at least
90 cm (3 ft) of water underneath the
lowest rear portion of the hull when
all passengers are aboard prior to
starting the engine. Otherwise dam-
age to the impeller or other jet pump
components might occur. Do not
accelerate abruptly.
To start engine, depress and hold the
engine start/stop button. Follow pro-
cedure below for engine starting.
If engine fails to start after 10 seconds,
wait a few seconds then repeat proce-
dure.
NOTICE Do not hold start/stop
button more than 30 seconds to
avoid starter overheating. A rest pe-
riod should be observed between
the cranking cycles to let starter
cool down. Pay attention not to dis-
charge battery.
Release engine start/stop button im-
mediately after engine is started.
Cold and Warm Engine
Do not depress the throttle lever to
start either a cold or warm engine.
Riding
Slowly accelerate to reach deeper wa-
ter. Do not apply full throttle until the
engine is warm.
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