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    Operation

           EJU33172                             will probably need to return to the kneeling
           Operating positions
                                                position to maintain your balance.
           After you are underway, you may choose to
           kneel or stand, depending upon watercraft
           speed, your skill level, and your preference.
           Here are some guidelines.
           Kneeling
           It is easier to maintain your balance when
           kneeling than when standing. This position is
           recommended when traveling at sub-planing
           speeds.  (At  sub-planing speeds, there is a
           wake, but the watercraft is moving through
           the water rather than skimming on top of it.)
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                                                Launching the watercraft
                                                When launching the watercraft,  make  sure
                                                that there are no obstacles around you.
                                                If the watercraft is launched from a trailer,
                                                someone should make sure that waves do
                                                not push the watercraft into the trailer.
                                                After the watercraft is in the water,  turn it
                                                around so that the bow faces the direction
                                                you wish to go.
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                                                Starting the engine on water
           At very slow speeds, it may be necessary to
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           support your upper-body weight with your el-  WARNING
           bows resting on the gunwales, trailing your
                                                Do not apply throttle when others are at
           legs in the water.
                                                the rear of the watercraft. Turn the engine
           Standing
           After you are comfortable handling the water-  off or keep it at idle. Water and debris ex-
                                                iting the jet thrust nozzle can cause severe
           craft from a kneeling position, try standing as
                                                injury.
           the  watercraft gains  speed. The watercraft
           will become easier to balance as the speed  To start the engine:
           increases, because jet thrust provides stabil-  (1) Move the  watercraft to an  area  that is
           ity as well as directional control. When you  free from weeds and debris, and has a
           are moving slowly, or preparing to stop, you  water depth of at least 60 cm (2 ft) from
                                                   the bottom of the watercraft. NOTICE:
                                                   Never run the engine in water that is
                                                   less than 60 cm (2 ft) deep from the
                                                   bottom  of the watercraft, otherwise
                                                   pebbles or sand could be sucked into

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