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Operation

To stabilize the watercraft when accelerating (4) Look in all directions, start the engine,
to planing speed, maintain a low center of and then begin to accelerate.
gravity by operating it in the kneeling posi- (5) Pull your other knee up onto the riding
tion. tray as the watercraft speed increases.
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
method before operating the watercraft in
water where it is too deep for you to stand.
(See page 59 for the deep-water starting
method.) (6) Move as far forward as possible without
(1) Launch the watercraft in water free from interfering with the movement of the han-
weeds and debris and at least 60 cm (2 dlebars. Keep your body perpendicular
ft) deep from the bottom of the water- to the water, with your weight forward
craft. NOTICE: Never run the engine in and low.
water that is less than 60 cm (2 ft) TIP
deep from the bottom of the water- The watercraft will become easier to balance
craft, otherwise pebbles or sand could as the speed increases, because jet thrust
be sucked into the jet intake, causing provides stability as well as directional con-
impeller damage and engine over- trol.
heating. [ECJ00473]
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(2) Attach the engine shut-off cord (lanyard) Boarding and starting in deep water
to your left wrist, and then attach the clip EWJ01262
to the engine shut-off switch.
Be sure the operator have practiced
(3) Grip the handlebars with both hands.
boarding from the water while still close to
Place one knee on the riding tray and
shore before riding. A person who has
balance there.
made many unsuccessful attempts to get
back on the watercraft may become fa-
tigued and suffer from exposure, increas-
ing the risk of injury and drowning.
(1) Swim to the rear of the watercraft. Attach
the engine shut-off cord (lanyard) to your
left wrist, and then attach the clip to the
engine shut-off switch.

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