Operation

start the engine, and then look in all directions before starting off.

NOTE:

This watercraft is equipped with a reboarding step, which you can lower to make reboarding easier. The step returns automatically to the up position after you have boarded.

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WARNING

Before starting off, make sure that there are no boats, swimmers, or obstacles around you.

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Boarding with passengers

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WARNING

Severe internal injuries can occur if water is forced into body cavities as a result of being near the jet thrust nozzle. Do not apply throttle until the passengers are seated with their feet on the floor of the footwell and are securely holding on to the person in front of them or to the handgrip provid- ed.

(1)Climb on board as noted in the previous section, and sit astride the seat.

(2)Attach the engine shut-off cord to your left wrist, and then attach the clip to the en- gine shut-off switch.

(3)Have the passengers move to the rear of the watercraft.

(4)Have a passenger board and sit astride the seat. If a second passenger is board- ing, have him or her follow the same pro- cedure.

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