Polaris 2003 MSX - Manual (Page 26)

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FEATURES AND CONTROLS
1. Starter Button - Depress and hold the starter but-
ton to start the engine. Release it as soon as the engine
starts. Do not depress for more than ten seconds at a
time. NOTE: The lanyard and lock plate must be at-
tached to the engine stop switch to start the engine
2. Stop Switch/Lanyard - Push this switch down or
disconnect the lanyard plate to stop the engine quickly.
3. Safety Lanyard Wrist Cord - The lock plate end is
attached to the stop switch. The wrist band is attached to
the operator’s wrist or PFD. The engine will not start un-
less both are attached.
4. Gauge Mode Button - This button operates the
display change for the NGI. See page 30.
5. Throttle - Squeeze the throttle lever toward the
handlebar to increase speed. Release the lever to slow
the craft and return the engine to idle. NOTE: The
throttle lever installed on your MSX is finger-operated,
but Polaris also offers an accessory thumb-operated
lever. See your Polaris dealer for more information.
6. Instrumentation - Instrumentation is New Gen-
eration Instrument (NGI). See page 30 for a detailed
explanation of the NGI display.
7. Seat Latch - The seat latch secures the seat in posi-
tion. When released, it provides access to the engine
compartment.
8. Jet Pump Outlet Nozzle - The nozzle is the exit for
the jet output. Orientation is controlled by the handlebars
and determines the direction of craft movement.
9. Exhaust Outlet
10. Reverse Gate
11. Drain Plugs - When water gets into the bilge, it can
be drained through the drain plugs. Remove the water-
craft from the water before draining the bilge. Be sure the
plugs are securely installed before launching the craft.
12. Fuel Tank Fill - The fuel fill is located under the
front compartment door. Turn the cap counterclock-
wise to remove, clockwise to replace.
13. Oil Fill - The oil fill is located under the front
compartment door. Turn the cap counterclockwise to
remove, clockwise to replace.
14. Jet Pump Intake Grate - The grate protects the
impeller and drive shaft and protects riders from con-
tact with components.
15. Drive Shaft - Beneath the intake grate, the drive
shaft transmits power from the engine to the impeller.
16. Ride Plate - The ride plate covers and protects the
jet pump and provides leveling control for the craft.