Operation

objects, and other watercraft to give you time to stop.

●Do not shut the engine off when slowing down in case you need engine power to steer away from a boat or other obstacle that comes into your path.

●Do not use the reverse function to slow down or stop the watercraft as it could cause you to lose control, be ejected, or impact the handlebars.

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Operating the watercraft in reverse

Pull the shift lever rearward to the reverse po- sition. The watercraft will move in reverse. (See page 37 for information on the reverse system.)

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1Shift lever

2Reverse position

Make sure that there are no obstacles or people behind you before shifting into reverse.

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Boarding the watercraft

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WARNING

Be sure the operator and any passengers have practiced boarding from the water while still close to shore before riding. A person who has made many unsuccessful attempts to get back on the watercraft may become fatigued and suffer from expo- sure, increasing the risk of injury and drowning.

Board the watercraft in water free from weeds and debris and at least 60 cm (2 ft) deep from the bottom of the watercraft. NOTICE: Never 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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60 cm (2 ft)

TIP:

VXR: This watercraft is equipped with a re- boarding step, which can be lowered and used to assist in reboarding. (See page 46 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

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