Operation

(6)Gradually increase the speed to balance the watercraft.

ride plate while pushing down on the gunwale with your right hand or foot.

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Capsized watercraft

If the watercraft capsizes, turn it over immedi- ately.

Be sure to carefully follow the procedures below to prevent injury, or damage to the water- craft.

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WARNING

IMPROPER UPRIGHTING CAN CAUSE IN- JURY:

●Be sure to shut the engine off by pulling on the engine shut-off cord to remove the clip from the engine shut-off switch.

●Do not put your hands in the intake grate.

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CAUTION:

If the watercraft capsizes, release the throttle lever immediately. Oil could flow into the air filter case and the engine could be damaged.

(1)Remove the clip from the engine shut-off switch.

(2)Swim to the rear of the watercraft. Pull the watercraft over with your left hand on the

NOTE:

If the port (left) side of the capsized watercraft is tilting up, push down on the gunwale so that the port (left) side is down before turning the watercraft clockwise.

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CAUTION:

Do not turn the watercraft over counter- clockwise, otherwise water can enter the engine, which can result in severe dam- age.

(3)Start the engine and operate the water- craft to discharge any water remaining in the engine compartment. (If the engine does not start, see “Towing the water- craft” on page 109 or “Submerged water- craft” on page 109.)

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