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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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