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Boarding and starting in deep water

WARNING

Operator and passenger should prac- tice getting on board in shallow water before riding in deep water. Boarding in deep water requires more skill.

The fatigue and exposure that could result after unsuccessful attempts to get back on the watercraft may increase the risk of injuries and drown- ing.

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Boarding alone

1.Swim to the rear of the watercraft and place both hands on the boarding plat- form, pull yourself up, and then grasp the handgrip with one hand.

2.Pull yourself up to a kneeling position on the platform, and then move to the seat and sit astride.

3.Attach the engine shut-off cord to your left wrist, and then install the clip to the engine shut-off switch.

4.Grip the handlebars firmly with both hands, place both feet on the floor of the footwell, start the engine, and then look in all directions before starting off.

WARNING

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

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