Operation

vided, and keep their feet on the floor of the footwell. Never allow a passenger to ride in front of the operator.

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WARNING

When passengers are on board, make sure that they are holding on firmly and have their feet on the floor of the footwell before you start to accelerate.

When pulling a water-skier, the spotter should face to the rear while holding the handgrip with both hands. The spotter should always sit astride the seat with both feet placed firmly on the floor of the footwell for proper balance. Follow state laws regarding water-skiing, such as those for skier-down flags, rearward- facing spotter, and other requirements.

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Starting the watercraft

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WARNING

●Scan constantly for people, objects, and other watercraft. Be alert for conditions that limit your visibility or block your vi- sion of others.

●Operate defensively at safe speeds and keep a safe distance away from people, objects, and other watercraft.

●Do not follow directly behind watercraft or other boats. Do not go near others to spray or splash them with water. Avoid sharp turns or other maneuvers that make it hard for others to avoid you or understand where you are going. Avoid areas with submerged objects or shal- low water.

●Take early action to avoid collisions. Re- member, watercraft and other boats do not have brakes. Do not release the throttle lever when trying to steer away from objects—you need throttle to steer.

●Practice reboarding in shallow water be- fore riding in deep water.

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Boarding and starting in shallow water

(1)Launch the watercraft in water free from weeds and debris and at least 60 cm (2 ft) deep.

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WARNING

Never operate in water that is less than 60 cm (2 ft) deep, otherwise you increase your chance of hitting a submerged ob- ject, which could result in injury.

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CAUTION:

Never operate in water that is less than 60 cm (2 ft) deep, otherwise pebbles or sand could be sucked into the jet intake, causing impeller damage and engine overheat- ing.

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