Polaris 2003 MSX - Manual (Page 45)

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OPERATION
Pre-Operation Inspection
Jet Pump Intake
1. Ride Plate 2. Impeller
3. Drive Shaft 4. Intake Grate
1. Remove the lanyard lock plate from the stop
switch and disconnect the battery cables before
inspecting the jet pump intake. Disconnect the
negative (black) cable first.
2. Carefully check the jet pump intake and remove
any weeds, shells or other debris that may restrict
the intake of water.
3. After launching, walk the watercraft into water at
least two feet (60 cm) deep and bounce the back of
the craft up and down several times to flush out
any sand and debris that may be in the pump.
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WARNING
Improperly connecting or disconnecting battery
cables can result in an explosion and cause
serious injury or death. When disconnecting
cables, always disconnect the negative (black)
cable first. When reconnecting, always connect
the negative (black) cable last.
CAUTION
A clogged intake or the ingestion of sand into the
cooling system will cause engine overheating and
result in jet pump or engine damage. If any
obstruction cannot be removed, have an
authorized Polaris dealer service it immediately.
Clear the pump of sand after operating in shallow
water or after beaching the watercraft.