OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
2. Release the start/stop button as
soon as the engine is shut down.
3. Remove the tether cord cap from
the engine cut-off switch if you dis-
embarking the watercraft.
NOTE: Removing the tether cord from
the engine cut-off switch without de-
pressing the start/stop button will also
shut off the engine. This is designed
as a safety feature should the operator
be ejected from the watercraft.
WARNING
Never leave the tether cord cap on
the engine cut-off switch when dis-
embarking watercraft to prevent
theft, accidental engine starting,
and to avoid unauthorized use by
children or others.
NOTICE
Leaving the tether cord
on the engine cut-off switch with the
engine shut off maintains the electri-
cal system on and slowly drains the
battery.
How to Steer Watercraft
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Turning the handlebar pivots the jet
pump nozzle which controls the water-
craft direction. Turning the handlebar
to the right will turn the watercraft to
the right and inversely. The throttle
shouldbeappliedtoturnthewater-
craft.
WARNING
Throttle should be applied and
handlebar turned to change the di-
rection of the watercraft. Steering
efficiency will differ depending on
the number of passengers, load,
water conditions and environmen-
tal factors such as the wind.
Unlike a car, a watercraft needs some
throttle to turn. Practice in a safe area
applying the throttle and turning away
from an imaginary object. This is a
good collision avoidance technique.
WARNING
Directional control is reduced
when the throttle is released and
lostwhentheengineisoff.
The watercraft behaves differently
with a passenger and requires greater
skill. The passenger should always
grip the seat strap, passenger grab
handle, or the waist of the person
ahead of them. Reduce speed and
avoid sharp turns. Avoid choppy water
conditions when carrying a passenger.
Tight Turns and Other Special
Maneuvers
Any tight turns or special maneuvers
that will cause the air inlet openings to
be kept under water for a prolonged
time, water will seep into the bilge.
Combustion engines need air to oper-
ate; consequently this watercraft c
an-
not be totally watertight.
NOTICE
If the air inlet openings
are keptunder water, such asturning
constantly in tight circles, plun
ging
the bow through waves, or capsiz-
ing the watercraft, water may seep
into the bilge, which may cau
se se-
vere damage to internal parts of the
engine. Refer to the
WARRANTY
section contained in this
guide.
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