Safe Operation - Polaris Freedom 2002 Owner's Safety And Maintenance Manual

Safe Operation

Principles Of Operation
The engine is directly coupled to
a driveshaft which, when
running, rotates the impeller.
The impeller is situated where
the water is drawn up
underneath the watercraft. The
water travels through the
impeller and is accelerated
producing thrust to move the
watercraft forward. Pulling or
squeezing the throttle lever
increases engine speed
(watercraft speed).
Turning the handlebar pivots the
jet pump nozzle (water outlet)
which controls the watercraft's
direction. The throttle must be
applied in order to turn the
watercraft.
Safety Notes
You must have thrust to turn. Keep the throttle depressed to
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maintain thrust and control, to aid in steering and avoiding potential
contact with objects or people in the water.
The more the throttle is depressed while turning the sharper the
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turn will be. Practice these maneuvers in open water to understand and
acquire a feel for turning.
The watercraft behaves differently with a passenger on board,
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requiring more operator skill. Practice these skills alone before taking a
passenger on board.
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