Rough Water Or Poor Visibility Operation; Crossing Waves; Stopping/Docking; Beaching - Sea-doo 2004 3D RFI Operation Manual

Rough Water or Poor
Visibility Operation
Avoid operation in these conditions. If
you must do so, proceed with caution
and prudence using minimum speed.

Crossing Waves

Reduce speed.
Always be prepared to steer and bal-
ance as necessary.
When crossing wakes, always keep a
safe distance from watercraft ahead.
WARNING
When crossing wakes, slow down.
Operator can brace himself by
posting. Do not jump waves or
wakes.

Stopping/Docking

The watercraft is slowed down by wa-
ter drag. The stopping distance will
vary depending on the watercraft size,
weight, speed, water surface condi-
tion, presence and direction of wind
and current.
The rider should become familiarized
with the stopping distance under dif-
ferent conditions.
Release the throttle at a sufficient dis-
tance before the expected landing or
docking area.
When riding in "vert" configuration,
moving a foot slightly forward or rear-
ward may help to keep your balance
and compensate for the watercraft de-
celeration.
Reduce speed to idle.
Directional
when the throttle is released and
lost when engine is off.

Beaching

CAUTION:
to run the watercraft to the beach.
Come slowly to the beach and shut
off the engine using the safety lanyard
before water depth is less than 90 cm
(3 ft) under the lowest rear portion of
the hull, then pull the watercraft to the
beach.
CAUTION:
shallower water might damage the
impeller or other jet pump compo-
nents.
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WARNING
control is reduced
It is not recommended
Riding the watercraft in
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