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Operation

(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.
 Be sure to shut the engine off by pulling
on the engine shut-off cord (lanyard) to
remove the clip from the engine shut-off
switch.
(3) Start the engine and operate the water-
 Do not put your hands in the intake
craft at planing speed to drain the bilge
grate.
water from the engine compartment.
If the watercraft capsizes, turn it over imme- (See page 71 for information on draining
diately. the bilge water. If the engine does not
To upright the watercraft: start, see “Towing the watercraft” on
(1) Remove the clip from the engine shut-off page 114 or “Submerged watercraft” on
switch. page 114.) NOTICE: Do not run the en-
(2) Swim to the rear of the watercraft. Turn gine at full throttle for at least 1 minute
the watercraft over by pulling on the ride after the engine has been restarted.
plate with one hand while pushing down Bilge water in the engine compart-
on the gunwale with your other hand or ment can splash into the engine,
your foot. which can result in severe damage.
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Beaching and docking the watercraft
To beach the watercraft (VX-C):
(1) Make sure that there are no boats, swim-
mers, or obstacles near the beach.

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