Operating Your Tender - Williams TURBOJET Manuel Du Propriétaire

Everyone participating in a water sport
should observe these guidelines:
Be considerate to others you share the
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water with.
• Allow only capable swimmers to take
part in any water sport.
• Always wear an approved personal
flotation device (PFD). Wearing a
properly designed PFD helps a stunned or
unconscious person stay afloat.
• Have a second person aboard to
observe the person being towed and inform
the driver about the participant's hand signals.
The driver must give full attention to operating
the boat and the waters ahead.
Do not tow a person in any water sport
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on a short tow rope such that the person
inhales exhaust fumes in concentration.
Inhalation of concentrated exhaust fumes,
which contain carbon monoxide, can result in
carbon monoxode poisoning, personal injury
and death.

Operating Your Tender

CAUTION. Operate the boat with
due care and at a speed appropriate
to the sea conditions. Be aware of local
laws and restrictions. Always carry out a visual
check of the boat and its components prior to
use. Adhere to the maintenance schedule.
WARNING. This boat uses a water
jet propulsion system which may
exceed the performance and behave
differently to other boats you have
operated in the past. At slower speeds,
maneuverability is reduced.
WARNING. The Operator of this boat
must be of a suitable age and
competence, have read and understood
the owner's manual and safety labels,
have been familiarised with the correct
use of this boat, possess knowledge of
basic seamanship and hold the necessary
qualifications as required under law.
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• Give immediate attention to a person
who has fallen. He or she is vulnerable in the
water alone and may not be seen by other
boaters.
• Approach a person in the water from
the lee side (opposite the direction of the
wind). Turn off the engine before coming close
to the person.
• Turn off engine and anchor the boat
before swimming. Participate in water sports
only in safe areas. Stay away from other
boats, channels, beaches, restricted areas,
swimmers, and heavily travelled waterways
and underwater obstructions.
• Swim only in areas designated as safe
for swimming. These are usually marked with
a swim area buoy.
• Do not swim alone or at night.
WARNING. Never permit a guest to
operate this boat unless the guest is
of suitable age and competence, has
read and understood the owner's manual
and safety labels, has been familiarised
with the correct use of this boat,
possesses knowledge of basic
seamanship and holds the necessary
qualifications as required under law.
WARNING. Never exceed maximum
passenger capacity under any
circumstances; doing so reduces stability
and control.
WARNING. Always wear the
appropriate buoyancy aid and ensure
all passengers do the same.
WARNING. Always operate
prudently according to visibility and
water conditions.
WARNING. Never operate the boat
under the influence of drugs or
alcohol. They will slow down reaction time
and impair judgment.
Above: Towing valve warning sticker.
WARNING. Never perform high
speed and extreme maneuvers,
which could result in loss of control.
WARNING. Always attach the kill
cord to your leg. Removal of the kill
cord will stop the engine in the event of an
emergency.
WARNING. Manoeuvrability of the
boat is restricted while decelerating.
Familiarize yourself with the boat's handling.
This boat uses a water-jet propulsion system
and has unique characteristics in steering. The
throttle produces thrust from the jet pump, the
directional control is provided by opening the
throttle and turning the wheel in the direction
of your turn. High thrust will turn the boat
sharply; low thrust will produce less turning
force. There is no rudder, so while underway
there is no steering without thrust.
If weed or debris gets caught in the jet unit
during use, cavitation can occur, causing a
decrease in forward thrust. If this condition is
allowed to continue the engine may overheat,
resulting in serious damage. If there is any
sign of debris or weeds etc blocking the jet,
remove the boat from the water.
Switch off battery isolator and remove all
debris from around the jet unit. DO NOT
make repeated attempts to start your
tender if it has been blocked or jammed
by debris or rope as engine damage
may occur. In case of difficulty consult
your Williams authorized dealer. A full list of
authorized dealers/engineers is available at
williamsjettenders.com.
RECOVERY
CAUTION. Do not attempt to lift or
recover the tender by the transom.
Any stern-up angle will cause water to enter
the engine from exhaust system and will result
in serious engine damage.
TOWING VALVE
CAUTION. Risk of engine flooding
exists. Towing valve is fitted. The valve
must be in the CLOSED position when your
tender is being towed and the OPEN position
when your tender is being used. When towing,
the towing valve must be closed, and the
reverse bucket must be in the forward/ahead
position. Failure to observe correct valve
position will result in serious engine
damage.
MOORING
CAUTION. Do not leave the Turbojet
moored for extended periods as this
may result in an accumulation of marine
growth and a loss of performance.
BEACHING
CAUTION. DO NOT operate in less
than 0.95 m/3 ft of water as debris
may enter the jet unit. DO NOT drive the
Turbojet onto the beach. Stop the engine
before beaching, as damage to the pump or
engine cooling may occur.
After beaching, move the boat into deeper
water and rock from side to side several times
to remove sand from the intake area. Failure to
do so could cause damage to the jet unit.
TRIM
CAUTION. Do not overload the boat.
At all speeds be aware of trim and keep
weight evenly distributed.
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