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Operation

from objects—as with other power- (2) Attach the engine shut-off cord (lanyard)
boats, you need throttle to steer. to your left wrist, and then attach the clip
to the engine shut-off switch.
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(3) Push the watercraft away from the dock,
grip the handlebars with both hands, and
Never run the engine in water that is less
place both feet on the floor of the foot-
than 60 cm (2 ft) deep from the bottom of
well.
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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Starting off from a trailer
(1) Launch the watercraft. Improper uprighting can cause injury.
(2) Attach the engine shut-off cord (lanyard)  Be sure to shut the engine off by pulling
to your left wrist, and then attach the clip on the engine shut-off cord (lanyard) to
to the engine shut-off switch. remove the clip from the engine shut-off
(3) Look in all directions, and then start the switch.
engine.  Do not put your hands in the intake
grate.
(4) Squeeze the RiDE lever and move the
watercraft back slowly. (See page 35 for If the watercraft capsizes, turn it over imme-
RiDE lever operation procedures.) diately.
TIP To upright the watercraft:
When using the RiDE lever to start off from a (1) Remove the clip from the engine shut-off
trailer, you can use the reverse assist to tem- switch.
porarily increase the engine speed. (See page (2) Swim to the rear of the watercraft. Turn
39 for reverse assist operation procedures.) the watercraft over by pulling on the ride
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Boarding and starting off from a dock on the gunwale with your other hand or
(1) Board the watercraft from the side. your foot.

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