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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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