Operation

run the engine in water that is less than 60 cm (2 ft) deep from the bottom of the wa- tercraft, otherwise pebbles or sand could be sucked into the jet intake, causing impeller damage and engine overheating.

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

60 cm (2 ft)

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VX Cruiser: This watercraft is equipped with a reboarding step, which can be lowered and used to assist in reboarding. (See page 45 for information on operating the reboarding step.)

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Boarding alone

(1)From the rear of the watercraft, place both hands on the boarding platform, pull yourself up, and then grasp the handgrip with one hand.

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

(4)Grip the handlebars with both hands and place both feet on the floor of the footwell.

(5) Look in all directions, start the engine, and then start off slowly.

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Boarding with passenger(s)

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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

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