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                            Operation

                            The watercraft is less stable when at a stand-  (3) Grip the handlebars with  both  hands.
                            still or at a slow speed. It takes skill to keep  Place one knee on the riding tray and ba-
                            the watercraft upright when starting.    lance there.
                            To stabilize the watercraft when accelerating
                            to planing  speed, maintain a  low center of
                            gravity by operating it in the kneeling posi-
                            tion.
                            Even though it is easier to start in shallow wa-
                            ter, you must learn deep-water boarding first.
                            You will inevitably fall  off,  so be sure you
                            know how to get back on the watercraft once
                            you are away from shore.
                            EJU33105
                            Boarding and starting in shallow water
                            Be sure  to learn the  deep-water  starting  (4) Look  in all directions, start  the  engine,
                                                                     and then begin to accelerate.
                            method  before operating  the watercraft in
                                                                  (5) Pull your other knee up onto the riding
                            water where it is too deep for you to stand.
                                                                     tray as the watercraft speed increases.
                            (See  page 60 for the  deep-water  starting
                            method.)
                            (1) Launch the watercraft in water free from
                                weeds and debris and at least 60 cm (2
                                ft) deep from the bottom of the water-
                                craft. NOTICE: Never run the engine in
                                water that is less than 60  cm  (2  ft)
                                deep from the bottom of the water-
                                craft, otherwise pebbles or sand could
                                be sucked into the jet intake, causing
                                impeller damage and engine  over-
                                                                  (6) Move as far forward as possible without
                                heating. [ECJ00473]
                            (2) Attach the engine shut-off cord (lanyard)  interfering with the movement of the han-
                                to your left wrist, and then attach the clip  dlebars. Keep your body perpendicular
                                to the engine shut-off switch.       to the water, with your weight  forward
                                                                     and low.
                                                                  TIP:
                                                                  The watercraft will become easier to balance
                                                                  as the speed increases, because jet thrust
                                                                  provides stability as well as directional con-
                                                                  trol.

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