User`s manual

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• For jetKayak models, throttle should be applied and steering handle
turned to change the direction of the watercraft. Unlike a car, a
watercraft needs some throttle to turn.
• Practice in a safe area applying the throttle and turning away from an
imaginary object. This is a good collision avoidance technique.
• Directional control is reduced when the throttle is released and lost
when engine is off.
WARNING
CAUTION: Combustion engines need air to operate; consequently this watercraft
cannot be totally watertight. Maneuvers that cause the air intake opening to be under water
may cause severe engine problems due to water ingestion. Refer to SPECIAL
PROCEDURES and LIMITED WARRANTY section.
Boarding the Watercraft
As with any watercraft, boarding should be done carefully and engine should not be
running.
Engine should be OFF when boarding the watercraft. Keep limbs away
from jet or intake grate.
WARNING
Inexperienced riders should practice how to get aboard close to shore
first before venturing into deep water.
WARNING
Boarding from a Dock or in Shallow Water
When boarding in shallow water or from a dock, board the watercraft from the side.
Ensure there is at least 60 cm (2 ft) of water. Once aboard, take the appropriate riding
position.
CAUTION: Starting the engine or operating the watercraft in shallow water can draw
sand, pebbles, or rocks through the jet pump, which might damage the impeller or other
pump components.
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