OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
How to Stop the Engine
WARNING
To maintain watercraft directional
control, the engine should be
running until the watercraft is
stopped.
To shut off the engine, press the en-
gine START/STOP button or pull off the
tether cord cap from the engine cut-off
switch.
WARNING
Never leave the tether cord 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.
If the engine is shut off using the
START/STOP button and the tether
cord is left on the engine cut-off
switch, the information center and all
electrical power will shut off after ap-
proximately three minutes to prevent
battery discharge.
How to Steer the
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(s) should always
grip the seat strap, the molded 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 ope
r-
ate; consequently this watercraft can-
not be totally watertight.
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