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Operation

are securely holding on to the person in
front of them or to the handgrip provided.

(4) Have the first passenger board using the
same procedure as the operator, place
their feet on the floor of the footwell, and (7) Attach the engine shut-off cord (lanyard)
securely hold on to the operator. to your left wrist, and then attach the clip
to the engine shut-off switch.
(8) Look in all directions, start the engine,
and then start off slowly.
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Starting off
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To avoid collisions:
 Scan constantly for people, objects, and
other watercraft. Be alert for conditions
that limit your visibility or block your vi-
(5) Have the second passenger follow the
sion of others.
same procedure. When the second pas-
 Operate defensively at safe speeds and
senger is boarding, try to balance the
keep a safe distance away from people,
watercraft together with the first passen-
objects, and other watercraft.
ger.
 Do not follow directly behind watercraft
or other boats. Do not go near others to
spray or splash them with water, go too
close to other boats, or go too fast for
the traffic conditions. Avoid sharp turns
or other maneuvers that make it hard for
others to avoid you or understand where
you are going. Avoid areas with sub-
merged objects or shallow water.
 Take early action to avoid collisions. Re-
member, watercraft and other boats do
(6) Make sure that the passenger(s) have not have brakes. Do not release the
their feet on the floor of the footwell and throttle lever when trying to steer away

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