Operation

which can result in severe damage.

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(3)Start the engine and operate the water- craft as straight as possible and above planing speed for at least 2 minutes to discharge any water remaining in the en- gine compartment. (If the engine does not start, see “Towing the watercraft” on page 104 or “Submerged watercraft” on page 104.) NOTICE: Do not operate the engine at full throttle for at least 1 minute after the engine has been re- started. Excessive water in the engine compartment can splash into the en- gine, which can result in severe dam-

age. [ECJ00551]

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Turning the watercraft

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WARNING

●Do not release the throttle lever when trying to steer away from objects—you

need throttle to steer. A collision could result in severe injury or death.

●When operating at higher speeds, make gradual turns or slow down before turn- ing. Sharp high-speed turns may cause the watercraft to slide sideways or spin, throwing the operator and passengers overboard, which could cause an injury.

Steering control depends on the combination of handlebar position and the amount of throt- tle.

Water sucked in through the intake grate is pressurized by the impeller in the jet pump. As the pressurized water is expelled from the pump through the jet thrust nozzle, it creates thrust to move and steer the watercraft. The higher the engine speed, the more thrust pro- duced.

The amount of jet thrust, in addition to the position of the handlebars, determines how sharply you turn.

A.More throttle produces higher thrust, so the watercraft will turn more sharply.

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