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●Reverse can be used to slow down or stop during slow speed maneuvering, such as when docking. Once the engine is idling, shift to reverse and gradually increase engine speed. Make sure that there are no obstacles or people behind you before shifting into reverse.

●Keep away from intake grate 1 while the engine is on. Items such as long hair, loose clothing, or PFD straps can become entangled in moving parts resulting in severe injury or drowning.

●Never insert any object into the jet thrust nozzle 2 while the engine is running. Severe injury or death could result from coming in contact with the rotating parts of the jet pump.

●Stop the engine and remove the clip 3 from the engine shut-off switch 4 before removing any debris or weeds, which may have collected around the jet intake.

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Water-skiing

You can use the watercraft for water-skiing if it has the seating capacity to carry the operator, a rearward-facing spotter, and the water-skier when he or she is not skiing.

The watercraft must also have a cleat 1 designed to pull a ski tow rope; do not attach the tow rope to any other location.

It is the watercraft operator’s responsibility to be alert to the safety of the water-skier and others. Know and follow all state and local water-skiing regulations in effect for the waters in which you will be operating.

The operator should be comfortable carrying passengers before attempting to pull a skier.

The following are some important considerations for minimizing risks while water-ski- ing.

●The skier should wear an approved PFD, preferably a brightly colored one so boat operators can see the skier.

●The skier should wear protective clothing. Severe internal injuries can occur if water is forced into body cavities as a result of falling into the water. Normal swimwear does not adequately protect against forceful water entry into rectum or vagina. The skier should wear a wetsuit bottom or clothing that provides equivalent protec- tion.

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