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Operation
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steer away from a boat or other obstacle
that comes into your path.
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Beaching the watercraft
(1) Make sure that there are no boats, swim-
mers, or obstacles near the beach. Re-
lease the throttle lever about 90 m (300 ft)
before you reach the intended beaching
area.
(2) Approach the beach slowly and stop the
engine before reaching land.
Remember, you need throttle to steer.
(3) Get off the watercraft and pull it up on the
beach. NOTICE: Small pebbles, sand,
seaweed, and other debris can be
sucked into the jet intake and impair
or damage the impeller. Always stop
the engine and get off the watercraft
before beaching it.
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Operating in weeded areas
Always avoid operating your watercraft in ar-
eas where weed growth is thick. If traveling in
weeded areas is unavoidable, operate the en-
gine alternately at partial throttle and full throt-
tle. Weeds tend to accumulate more at a
steady speed and at trolling speed. If weeds
clog the intake area and cause cavitation,
clean the jet intake and impeller. (See page
68 for cleaning procedures.)
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Post-operation care
To keep your watercraft in top shape, always
take it out of the water after using it and per-
form the following procedures. Leaving the
watercraft in the water for extended periods
will accelerate the rate of normal deterioration
of the jet unit components and hull finish. Ma-
rine organisms and corrosion are some of the
conditions that can adversely affect the life of
many watercraft components.
(1) Remove the watercraft from the water.
(2) Wash down the hull, steering pole, han-
dlebars, and jet unit with fresh water.
(3) Remove the hood and check the engine
compartment for water. To drain excess
water, turn the watercraft onto its port
(left) side. If necessary, turn the water-
craft upside down to drain the water com-
pletely. Place a suitable clean cloth or
carpeting underneath the watercraft to
protect it from abrasions and scratches.
NOTICE: Always turn the watercraft
over onto its port (left) side, otherwise
the water could flow back through the
muffler into the engine. When turning
the watercraft onto its side or invert-
ing it, support the bow and secure the
steering pole, otherwise the steering
pole and handlebars could be bent or
damaged.
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TIP:
This watercraft is equipped with an automatic
bilge draining system that removes water
from the engine compartment while you are
underway. However, some residual water will
remain, therefore, wipe it up with a clean
cloth.
(4) Place the watercraft in a horizontal posi-
tion.
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