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WARNING
In shallow water, shells, sand,
pebbles or other objects could be
drawn up by the jet pumps and
thrown rearward.
Rough Water or Poor
Visibility Operation
Avoid operation in these conditions. If
you must do so, proceed with caution
and prudence using minimum speed.
Turn on navigation lights if necessary.
Crossing Waves
Reduce speed when crossing waves.
Always be prepared to steer and bal-
ance as necessary.
When crossing wakes, always keep a
safe distance from boat ahead.
WARNING
When crossing wakes, slow down.
Operator and passenger(s) can
brace themselves by posting. Do
not jump waves or wakes.
Stopping/Docking
The boat is slowed by water drag. The
stopping distance will vary depending
on the boat's size, speed, water sur-
face condition, presence and direction
of wind and current.
The operator should become familiar-
ized with the stopping distance under
different conditions.
Reduce throttle speed to idle. Shift to
neutral, reverse or forward as required
when approaching a dock then shut off
the engines just before coming along-
side.
WARNING
Directional
control
when throttle is decreased and
lost when engines are off.
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When close to the dock, shut off the
engines.
Beaching
CAUTION: It is not recommended to
run the boat onto the beach.
Slowly approach the beach and shut
off the engines using the DESS key
when water depth is 90 cm (3 ft) un-
der the hull, then pull the boat to the
beach. Ensure that all accessories are
OFF.
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A. 90 cm (3 ft) of water under the hull
WARNING
In shallow water, shells, sand,
pebbles or other objects could be
drawn up by the jet pumps and be
thrown rearward.
As necessary, the exhaust system of
each engine should be flushed before
restarting to remove sand or shell ac-
cumulation which may clog the water
passages. Refer to STORAGE AND
PRESEASON PREPARATION and look
for EXHAUST SYSTEM FLUSHING.
Shutting Off the Engines
To shut off the engines, completely
pull back throttle lever then remove
the DESS key or press the engine
start/stop switches.
Always remove the DESS key from
the DESS post.
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