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CAUTION: Combustion engine

needs air to operate; consequently

this watercraft cannot be totally wa-

tertight. Any maneuvers such as fig-

ure eights etc., that cause the upper

deck to be under water may cause

severe engine problems due to wa-

ter ingestion. Refer to SPECIAL PRO-

CEDURES and LIMITED WARRAN-

TY contained in this section.

Models with Off-Power Assisted

Steering System (O.P.A.S.)

Two side vanes on the rear sides of the

hull, turn as the steering is turned to

assist the watercraft turning. At first,

carefully experiment turning with this

system.

1. Side vanes turn following steering movement

Boarding the Watercraft

General

As with any watercraft, boarding should

be done carefully and engine should not

be running.

On some models, boarding is facilitat-

ed by using a step.

Boarding from a Dock or in

Shallow Water

When boarding from a dock, slowly

place one foot on the watercraft foot-

board nearest the dock and, at the

same time, transfer the body weight to

the other side in order to balance the

watercraft while holding the handlebar.

Then, bring the other foot over the seat

and put it on the other footboard. Push

the watercraft away from the dock.

In shallow water, board the watercraft

either from the side or the rear.

Ensure there is at least 90 cm (3 ft) of

water underneath the lowest rear por-

tion of the hull.

Take into account that the hull will lower

in water when all passengers are

aboard. Be certain to maintain the spec-

ified depth so sand, pebbles and rocks

will not be drawn up in the jet pump.

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WARNING

Engine should be OFF when board-

ing the watercraft or when using

boarding step (if so equipped).

Keep limbs away from jet or intake

grate. Stay on center of the step.

Only one person at a time on the

step. Never use the step for pulling,

towing, diving or jumping, board-

ing a watercraft that is out of water

or any other purpose other than a

boarding step.

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F17K03Y

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WARNING

Inexperienced riders should practice

how to get aboard (all methods ex-

plained here) close to shore first

before venturing into deep water.

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WARNING

Never use jet pump components

as a supporting point to board the

watercraft.

F18A01Y

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