Williams DIESELJET Serie Manuel Du Propriétaire page 9

WARNING. Never perform high
speed and extreme manoeuvres,
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. Ability to steer the boat
is restricted while decelerating.
Familiarise yourself with the boat's handling.
After running tender at high speeds it is good
practice to allow the engine to idle for a
minimum of one minute before switching off,
to allow the turbo to cool.
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.
Moving the shift lever
WARNING.
rapidly from forward to reverse
whilst the tender is traveling at speed
(a crash stop) will result in a rapid
deceleration and unpredictable handling.
Be aware that occupants of the boat could
become unseated during such a manoeuvre.
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 the 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 authorised dealer. A full list of
authorised 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 the exhaust system and will
result in serious engine damage.
SEACOCK VALVE
CAUTION. Risk of engine flooding
exists. A seacock 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 seacock 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 Dieseljet
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
Dieseljet 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.
BIMINI TOPS
DO NOT operate the vessel at speeds
greater than 14 mph when the Bimini is
raised.
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