Operation

craft over counterclockwise, otherwise water can enter the engine, which can result in severe damage.

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(3)Start the engine and operate the water- craft at planing speed to drain the bilge water from the engine compartment. (See page 54 for information on draining the bilge water. If the engine does not start, see “Towing the watercraft” on page 95 or “Submerged watercraft” on page 95.) NOTICE: Do not run the en- gine at full throttle for at least 1 minute after the engine has been restarted. Bilge water in the engine compart- ment can splash into the engine, which can result in severe damage.

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Beaching and docking the watercraft

To beach the watercraft:

(1)Make sure that there are no boats, swim- mers, or obstacles near the beach.

(2)Release the throttle lever to reduce speed about 120 m (390 ft) before you reach the intended beaching area.

(3)Slowly approach the beach and stop the engine just before reaching land.

WARNING! You need throttle to steer. Shutting the engine off can cause you to hit an obstacle you are attempting to avoid. A collision could result in se- vere injury or death. [EWJ00601] NOTICE:

Never run the engine in water that is less than 60 cm (2 ft) deep from the bottom of the watercraft, otherwise pebbles or sand could be sucked into the jet intake, causing impeller dam- age and engine overheating. [ECJ00472]

(4)Get off the watercraft and pull it up on the beach.

To dock the watercraft:

(1)Make sure that there are no boats, swim- mers, or obstacles near the dock.

(2)Release the throttle lever to reduce speed about 120 m (390 ft) away from the dock.

(3)Slowly approach the dock and stop the engine just before coming alongside it.

WARNING! You need throttle to steer. Shutting the engine off can cause you to hit an obstacle you are attempting to avoid. A collision could result in se- vere injury or death. [EWJ00601]

(4)Come alongside the dock and get off the

watercraft.

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Operating in weeded areas

Always avoid using your watercraft in areas where weed growth is thick. If operating in

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