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Operation

not have brakes. Do not release the (2) Attach the engine shut-off cord (lanyard)
throttle lever when trying to steer away to your left wrist, and then attach the clip
from objects—as with other power- to the engine shut-off switch.
boats, you need throttle to steer. (3) Push the watercraft away from the dock,
grip the handlebars with both hands, and
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place both feet on the floor of the foot-
well.
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 the jet intake, caus-
ing impeller damage and engine overheat-
ing.

(4) Look in all directions, start the engine,
and then start off slowly.
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Capsized watercraft
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Improper uprighting can cause injury.
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Starting off from a trailer  Be sure to shut the engine off by pulling
(1) Launch the watercraft. on the engine shut-off cord (lanyard) to
(2) Attach the engine shut-off cord (lanyard) remove the clip from the engine shut-off
to your left wrist, and then attach the clip switch.
to the engine shut-off switch.  Do not put your hands in the intake
(3) Look in all directions, and then start the grate.
engine.
If the watercraft capsizes, turn it over imme-
(4) Squeeze the RiDE lever and move the
diately.
watercraft back slowly. (See page 35 for
To upright the watercraft:
RiDE lever operation procedures.)
(1) Remove the clip from the engine shut-off
TIP: switch.
When using the RiDE lever to start off from a (2) Swim to the rear of the watercraft. Turn
trailer, you can use the reverse assist to tem- the watercraft over by pulling on the ride
porarily increase the engine speed. (See page plate with one hand while pushing down
39 for reverse assist operation procedures.)
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Boarding and starting off from a dock
(1) Board the watercraft from the side.

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