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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 74 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 117 or “Submerged watercraft” on
switch. page 117.) 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.
(2) Release the throttle lever to reduce
speed about 70 m (230 ft) before you
reach the intended beaching area.
(3) Slowly approach the beach and stop the
engine just before reaching land.
WARNING! You need throttle to steer.
Shutting the engine off can cause you
to hit an obstacle you are attempting
to avoid. A collision could result in se-
vere injury or death. [EWJ00602] NOTICE:
Never run the engine in water that is
less than 60 cm (2 ft) deep from the

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