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Operation

general, the higher the speed or the sharper hitting an obstacle, apply throttle and turn in
the turn, the more you lean. another direction.

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WARNING
 Allow adequate stopping distance.
 Take early action to avoid collisions. Re-
member, watercraft and other boats do
not have brakes.
 Operate defensively at safe speeds and
keep a safe distance away from people,
objects, and other watercraft to give you
time to stop.
EJU33273  Do not shut the engine off when slowing
Stopping the watercraft down in case you need engine power to
The watercraft is not equipped with a sepa-
steer away from a boat or other obstacle
rate braking system. It is stopped by water
that comes into your path.
resistance when the throttle lever is released.
From full speed, the watercraft comes to a EJU33075
Starting off
complete stop in approximately 90 m (300 ft)
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after the throttle lever is released or the en- WARNING
gine is stopped, although this distance will
To avoid collisions:
vary depending on many factors, including
 Scan constantly for people, objects, and
gross weight, water surface conditions, and
other watercraft. Be alert for conditions
wind direction. The watercraft slows down as
that limit your visibility or block your vi-
soon as the throttle lever is released, but will
sion of others.
coast for a distance before fully stopping. If
 Operate defensively at safe speeds and
you are not sure you can stop in time before
keep a safe distance away from people,
objects, and other watercraft.
 Do not follow directly behind watercraft
or other boats. Do not go near others to
spray or splash them with water. Avoid
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