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Old 07-21-2010, 01:22 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Angry js550 doesnt circle

I have a 1981 js440 with a 550 engine that i built over the winter, I took it out for the first time this weekend, im just learning to ride so obviously i fell off, and my jet ski kept going straight, luckily it died and only went about 100 feet. The steering cable seems free enough but im not sure, my service manual doesnt say much about it.
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Old 03-31-2011, 08:31 PM   #2 (permalink)
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I think I would just go with a kill switch to be safe. They are about $35.00 or so on Ebay. Then its just like any jetski, you fall off, it dies.
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Old 08-25-2011, 06:44 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Default Idle speed adjustment

Raise idle speed by turning in idle screw.

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Old 09-29-2011, 09:36 AM   #4 (permalink)
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Could be that your cable is stiff. Remove the cable from the steering pate and move back and forth. It should move easily without much resistance. Another thing to check is to make sure that you have not tightened down your steering sub plate (where the handle bars attach) too much. This should also move back and forth with very little effort.
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