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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
                                                z Allow adequate stopping distance. Stay
                                                  far enough away from others so you can
                                                  always safely coast to a stop.
                                                z Take early action to avoid collisions. Re-
                                                  member, watercraft and other boats do
                                                  not have brakes.
                                                z Operate defensively at safe speeds and
                                                  keep a safe distance away from people,
                                                  objects, and other watercraft to give you
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           Stopping the watercraft                time to stop.
           The watercraft is not equipped with a sepa-
                                                z Do not shut the engine off when slowing
           rate braking system. It is stopped by water
                                                  down in case you need engine power to
           resistance when the throttle lever is released.
                                                  steer away from a boat or other obstacle
           From full speed, the watercraft comes to a
                                                  that comes into your path.
           complete stop in approximately 90 m (300 ft)
           after the throttle lever is released or the en-  EJU33076
                                                Starting off
           gine is stopped, although this distance will
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           vary depending  on many factors,  including  WARNING
           gross weight, water surface conditions, and
                                                To avoid collisions:
           wind direction. The watercraft slows down as
                                                z Scan constantly for people, objects, and
           soon as the throttle lever is released, but will
                                                  other watercraft. Be alert for conditions
           coast for a distance before fully stopping. If
                                                  that limit your visibility or block your vi-
           you are not sure you can stop in time before
                                                  sion of others.
                                                z Operate defensively at safe speeds and
                                                  keep a safe distance away from people,
                                                  objects, and other watercraft.

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