Typical — ballast system, Installation, Warning – Ski-Doo WAKE Series User Manual

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CONTROLS/INSTRUMENTS/EQUIPMENTS

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TYPICAL — BALLAST SYSTEM

1. Port side tank
2. Starboard side tank
3. Front supports
4. Rear clamps
5. Valves
6. Drain plugs
7. Overflow holes
8. Propulsion system connections

Installation

WARNING

NEVER install only one ballast
tank, uneven added weight of the
ballast could affect the handling
characteristics of the watercraft.

Slide front portion of ballast tank under-
neath front support (half sphere).

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1. Front support (half sphere)
2. Ballast tank

Properly position ballast tank onto rear
boarding platform.

Secure ballast tank at the rear using
ballast tank clamp.

Position

clamp

hook

underneath

bumper rail then push handle upward
to lock in place.

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1. Clamp hook
2. Handle

WARNING

If ballast tank are not properly se-
cured on boarding platform, they
could detach unexpectedly, cre-
ating a risk of injury to people
nearby.

Periodically check that

ballast tank are properly attached.

If necessary, clamp tension is ad-
justable, loosen clamp tension then
lock nuts. Adjust accordingly.

Retighten nuts then verify adjustment.

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1. Lock nuts

Connect ballast tank filling hoses to
watercraft propulsion system using
quick fittings.

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