Operating instructions

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The DI models also offers a special
safety lanyard — the SEA-DOO LK
TM
(SEA-DOO Learning Key
TM
) — which
electronically limits the speed of the
watercraft to approximately 55 km/h
(35 MPH) therefore enabling first time
users and less experienced operators
to learn how to operate the watercraft
while gaining the necessary confidence
and control.
To have additional safety lanyard, refer
to an authorized SEA-DOO dealer.
2) Handlebar
The handlebar controls the direction of
the watercraft. Turning the handlebar
to the right steers the watercraft to the
right and inversely.
3) Throttle Lever
When the throttle lever is squeezed,
the watercraft accelerates. When fully
released, engine automatically slows
down to idle speed and watercraft is
gradually stopped by water drag.
Carburetor-Equipped Models
Do not depress lever unnecessarily
when engine is not running. A fuel ac-
celerator pump delivers fuel to the en-
gine each time throttle lever is applied.
CAUTION: Engine can be flooded if
throttle lever is unnecessarily ap-
plied several times. If engine is flood-
ed, it will not start. Refer to SPECIAL
PROCEDURES for instructions.
4) Engine Start/Stop
Button
All Models
To start engine, depress and hold the
start/stop button. Release immediate-
ly after engine is started.
To stop engine, fully release throttle le-
ver then depress the start/stop button
and disconnect safety lanyard from the
post.

WARNING
While engine can be stopped us-
ing the engine start/stop button,
good habits recommend that the
safety lanyard also be disconnect-
ed when stopping.

WARNING
Check handlebar and correspond-
ing steering nozzle and side vanes
(if so equipped) operation before
starting. Never turn handlebar
while someone is nearby rear of
watercraft. Keep away from steer-
ing moving parts (nozzle, side
vanes, linkage etc.).
F00L2SY

WARNING
On models without O.P.A.S. direc-
tional control is reduced when the
throttle is released and lost when
engine is off.

WARNING
On models with O.P.A.S. direc-
tional control is reduced when the
throttle is released or when engine
is off.
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