Operation

the watercraft, otherwise pebbles or sand could be sucked into the jet intake, causing impeller damage and engine overheat- ing.

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Starting off from a trailer

(1)Launch the watercraft and move the shift lever to the reverse position. (See page 37 for information on the reverse sys- tem.)

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

(3)Look in all directions, start the engine,

and then start off slowly.

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Boarding and starting off from a dock

(1)Board the watercraft from the side.

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

(3)Push the watercraft away from the dock, grip the handlebars with both hands, and place both feet on the floor of the footwell.

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

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Capsized watercraft

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WARNING

Improper uprighting can cause injury.

●Be sure to shut the engine off by pulling on the engine shut-off cord (lanyard) to remove the clip from the engine shut-off switch.

●Do not put your hands in the intake grate.

If the watercraft capsizes, turn it over immedi- ately.

To upright the watercraft:

(1)Remove the clip from the engine shut-off switch.

(2)Swim to the rear of the watercraft. Turn the watercraft over clockwise by pulling on the ride plate with your left hand while pushing down on the gunwale with your right hand or foot.

If the port (left) side of the capsized wa- tercraft is tilting up, push down on the gunwale so that the port (left) side is down before turning the watercraft clock- wise. NOTICE: Do not turn the water-

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