Operation

wake, but the watercraft is moving through the water rather than skimming on top of it.)

At very slow speeds, it may be necessary to support your upper-body weight with your elbows resting on the gunwales, trailing your legs in the water.

Standing

After you are comfortable handling the water- craft from a kneeling position, try standing as the watercraft gains speed. The watercraft will become easier to balance as the speed in- creases, because jet thrust provides stability as well as directional control. When you are moving slowly, or preparing to stop, you will probably need to return to the kneeling position to maintain your balance.

If the watercraft is launched from a trailer, someone should make sure that waves do not push the watercraft into the trailer.

After the watercraft is in the water, turn it around so that the bow faces the direction you wish to go.

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Starting the engine on water

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WARNING

Do not apply throttle when others are at the rear of the watercraft. Turn the engine off or keep it at idle. Water and debris exiting the jet thrust nozzle can cause severe injury.

To start the engine:

(1)Move the watercraft to an area that is free from weeds and debris, and has a water depth of at least 60 cm (2 ft) from the bot- tom of the watercraft. NOTICE: Never run the engine in water that is less than 60 cm (2 ft) deep from the bottom of the watercraft, otherwise pebbles or sand could be sucked into the jet in- take, causing impeller damage and en- gine overheating. [ECJ00472]

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Launching the watercraft

When launching the watercraft, make sure that there are no obstacles around you.

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