OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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The operator should become familiar-
ized with the stopping distance under
different conditions.
Release the throttle at a sufficient dis-
tance before the expected landing
area.
Reduce speed to idle.
Shift to neutral, reverse or forward, as
required.
WARNING
Directional control is reduced
when the throttle is released and
lost when engine is off.
Beaching
NOTICE
It is not recommended to
run the watercraft to the beach.
Drive slowly towards the beach and
shut off the engine using the tether
cord before water depth is less than
90 cm (3 ft) under the lowest rear por-
tion of the hull, then pull the watercraft
to the beach.
NOTICE
Riding the watercraft in
shallower water may result in dam-
age to the impeller or other jet pump
components.
F18A03Y
NOTICE
Pay attention when leav-
ing the watercraft on the beach. En-
surethesidevanesdonotruborhit
the ground due to the rocking move-
ment of the watercraft by incoming
waves or damage to the O.P.A.S.
system components may occur.
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