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Crossing Waves
Reduce speed. Always be prepared to
steer and balance as necessary.
When crossing wakes, always keep a
safe distance from boat ahead.
Stopping/Docking
The craft is slowed by water drag. The
stopping distance will vary depending
on the craft size, weight, speed, water
surface condition, presence and direc-
tion of wind and current.
The operator should become familiar-
ized with the stopping distance under
different conditions.
Reduce speed to idle. Shift to neutral,
reverse or forward as required.
Low-Speed Steering Control
System
Reducing RPM to IDLE activates the
low-speed steering control feature as
described previously. For more details,
refer to Low-Speed Steering Control
System in Turning section above.
Beaching
CAUTION: It is not recommended to
run the craft to the beach.
Come slowly to the beach and shut off
the engine using the safety lanyard
when water depth is 90 cm (3 ft) under
the hull, then pull the craft to the
beach. Ensure that all accessories are
OFF.
A. 90 cm (3 ft) of water under the hull
As necessary, the cooling system of
the engine should be flushed before re-
starting, to remove sand or shell accu-
mulation which may clog the water
passages. Refer to POST-OPERATION
CARE and look for Cooling System
Flushing.
Shutting Off the Engine
Refer to M
2
Jet Drive Operator’s Guide.
WARNING
When crossing wakes, slow down.
Operator and passenger(s) can
brace themselves by posting. Do
not jump waves or wakes.
WARNING
Directional control is reduced with
decreasing speed and lost when
engine is off.
WARNING
Become familiar with this feature
during your first ride.
WARNING
In shallow water, shells, sand, peb-
bles or other objects could be
drawn up by the jet pump and be
thrown rearward.
WARNING
Should the engine be stopped,
craft directional control is lost. Al-
ways disconnect safety lanyard
when craft is not in operation in or-
der to prevent accidental engine
starting or to avoid unauthorized
use by children or others or theft.
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