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Operation

sharp turns or other maneuvers that gravity by operating it in the kneeling posi-
make it hard for others to avoid you or tion.
understand where you are going. Avoid Even though it is easier to start in shallow wa-
areas with submerged objects or shal- ter, you must learn deep-water boarding first.
low water. You will inevitably fall off, so be sure you
 Take early action to avoid collisions. Re- know how to get back on the watercraft once
member, watercraft and other boats do you are away from shore.
not have brakes. Do not release the EJU33105
Boarding and starting in shallow water
throttle lever when trying to steer away
Be sure to learn the deep-water starting
from objects—you need throttle to
method before operating the watercraft in
steer.
water where it is too deep for you to stand.
EWJ00633 (See page 51 for the deep-water starting
WARNING method.)
Avoid forceful jet thrust and limited visibil- (1) Launch the watercraft in water free from
ity while reboarding. Get to a standing or weeds and debris and at least 60 cm (2
kneeling position quickly, but do not ex- ft) deep from the bottom of the water-
pose yourself to the forceful jet thrust. craft. NOTICE: Never run the engine in
water that is less than 60 cm (2 ft)
ECJ01341
NOTICE deep from the bottom of the water-
craft, otherwise pebbles or sand could
Never run the engine in water that is less
be sucked into the jet intake, causing
than 60 cm (2 ft) deep from the bottom of
impeller damage and engine over-
the watercraft, otherwise pebbles or sand
heating. [ECJ00473]
could be sucked into the jet intake, caus-
(2) Attach the engine shut-off cord (lanyard)
ing impeller damage and engine overheat-
to your left wrist, and then attach the clip
ing.
to the engine shut-off switch.
(3) Grip the handlebars with both hands.
Place one knee on the riding tray and ba-
lance there.

The watercraft is less stable when at a stand-
still or at a slow speed. It takes skill to keep
the watercraft upright when starting.
To stabilize the watercraft when accelerating (4) Look in all directions, start the engine,
to planing speed, maintain a low center of and then begin to accelerate.

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