Crossing Waves; Stopping/Docking; Beaching; Shutting Off The Engine - SeaDoo 2002 GTX 4-TEC Operator's Manual

Crossing Waves

Reduce speed.
Always be prepared to steer and balance
as necessary.
When crossing wakes, always keep a
safe distance from watercraft 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 watercraft is slowed by water drag.
The stopping distance will vary depend-
ing on the watercraft size, weight,
speed, water surface condition, pres-
ence and direction of wind and current.
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The operator should become familiar-
ized with the stopping distance under
different conditions.
Release the throttle at a sufficient dis-
tance before the expected landing area.
Reduce speed to idle.
Shift to neutral, reverse or forward, as
required.
WARNING
Directional control is reduced when
the throttle is released and/or when
engine is off.
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Beaching

CAUTION: It is not recommended to
run the watercraft 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 watercraft to the beach.
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CAUTION: Pay attention, when leav-
ing the watercraft on the beach, so
that the side vanes do not rub or hit
the ground due to the rocking move-
ment. It might eventually damage
components of the O.P.A.S. system.

Shutting Off the Engine

To keep watercraft directional control,
the engine should be running until the
watercraft is at idle.
To stop engine depress the start/stop
button. When stopped, disconnect safe-
ty lanyard from the post. It is suggested
to release throttle lever first.
To shut off the engine, press the en-
gine start/stop button. Remove safety
lanyard from watercraft.
WARNING
Should the engine be shut off, wa-
tercraft directional control is re-
duced. Never leave the safety lan-
yard on its post when watercraft is
not in operation in order to pre-
vent accidental engine starting or
to avoid unauthorized use by chil-
dren or others or theft.