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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.
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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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