Reverse Operation; Launching In Shallow Water - Polaris SLT780 1996 Owner's Safety And Maintenance Manual

OPERATION
Reverse Operation
1.
To activate reverse, depress lock
button and pull reverse lever all the
way up. Lever will remain in full up
position.
2.
For steering control, turn handlebar
and apply throttle in short bursts.
3. To return to forward, push reverse
lever to forward position.
Lock
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Reverse
Lever
Do not operate at high throttle settings for long periods or cavitation damage could
occur to impeller or pump.
Do not attempt to activate reverse while moving forward above planing speed.
Loss of control could occur resulting in damage to the watercraft or severe person-
al injury to the operator or passenger(s).
Launching In Shallow Water
1.
Never operate the watercraft in less than 2 feet (60 cm) of water. Guide the
watercraft to an area that is deep enough, bounce the rear of the watercraft up
and down to flush out the pump, then board it from the side or rear.
2.
Attach the lanyard lock plate to the engine stop switch and fasten the lanyard
wrist band to your left wrist or PFD.
3.
Grasp the right handlebar grip. With both feet on the footrests, start the
engine, and ease the throttle open.