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Operation

EJU32863 throttle lever is in the fully closed (idle) posi-
Stopping the engine
tion.
Release the throttle lever, and then push the
engine stop switch (red button) to stop the
engine. WARNING! You need throttle to
steer. Shutting the engine off can cause
you to hit an obstacle you are attempting
to avoid. A collision could result in severe
injury or death. [EWJ00602]

EJU33244
Turning the watercraft
EWJ00762
WARNING
 Do not release the throttle lever when
trying to steer away from objects—you
need throttle to steer. A collision could
EJU32873 result in severe injury or death.
Leaving the watercraft  When operating at higher speeds, make
If leaving the watercraft, remove the clip from
gradual turns or slow down before turn-
the engine shut-off switch to prevent acci-
ing. Sharp high-speed turns may cause
dental starting or unauthorized operation by
the watercraft to slide sideways or spin,
children or others.
throwing the operator overboard, which
could cause an injury.
Steering control depends on the combination
of handlebar position and the amount of
throttle.
Water sucked in through the intake grate is
STOP
pressurized by the impeller in the jet pump.
As the pressurized water is expelled from the
pump through the jet thrust nozzle, it creates
thrust to move and steer the watercraft. The
EJU41172 higher the engine speed, the more thrust pro-
Operating the watercraft
duced.
When the engine is running, the watercraft
The amount of jet thrust, in addition to the po-
will move forward at trolling speed even if the
sition of the handlebars, determines how
sharply you turn.

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