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Operation

(2) Release the throttle lever to reduce To dock the watercraft (VX-C):
speed about 70 m (230 ft) before you (1) Make sure that there are no boats, swim-
reach the intended beaching area. mers, or obstacles near the dock.
(3) Slowly approach the beach and stop the (2) Release the throttle lever to reduce
engine just before reaching land. speed about 70 m (230 ft) away from the
WARNING! You need throttle to steer. dock.
Shutting the engine off can cause you (3) Slowly approach the dock and stop the
to hit an obstacle you are attempting engine just before coming alongside it.
to avoid. A collision could result in se- WARNING! You need throttle to steer.
vere injury or death. [EWJ00602] NOTICE: Shutting the engine off can cause you
Never run the engine in water that is to hit an obstacle you are attempting
less than 60 cm (2 ft) deep from the to avoid. A collision could result in se-
bottom of the watercraft, otherwise
vere injury or death. [EWJ00602]
pebbles or sand could be sucked into
(4) Come alongside the dock and get off the
the jet intake, causing impeller dam-
watercraft.
age and engine overheating. [ECJ00473]
To dock the watercraft (VX /
(4) Get off the watercraft and pull it up on the
VX DELUXE / VX CRUISER / VX
beach.
LIMITED):
To beach the watercraft (VX /
(1) Make sure that there are no boats, swim-
VX DELUXE / VX CRUISER / VX
mers, or obstacles near the dock.
LIMITED):
(2) Release the throttle lever to reduce
(1) Make sure that there are no boats, swim-
speed about 70 m (230 ft) away from the
mers, or obstacles near the beach.
dock.
(2) Release the throttle lever to reduce
(3) Slowly approach the dock using the
speed about 70 m (230 ft) before you
throttle lever and RiDE lever to control
reach the intended beaching area.
the watercraft speed.
(3) Slowly approach the beach using the
(4) After coming alongside the dock, stop
throttle lever and RiDE lever to control
the engine, and then get off the water-
the watercraft speed. NOTICE: Never
craft.
run the engine in water that is less EJU37194
than 60 cm (2 ft) deep from the bottom Operating in weeded areas
of the watercraft, otherwise pebbles Always avoid using your watercraft in areas
or sand could be sucked into the jet where weed growth is thick. If operating in
intake, causing impeller damage and weeded areas is unavoidable, alternately
squeeze the throttle lever and relax your grip
engine overheating. [ECJ00473]
(4) After reaching land, stop the engine, and on the throttle lever to vary the engine speed.
then get off the watercraft and pull it up Weeds tend to become clogged more when
on the beach. operating at a steady speed and at trolling
speed. If weeds may have clogged the intake
area, clean the jet intake. (See page 112 for
information on the jet intake.)
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