Operating instructions

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Stopping/Docking
The watercraft is slowed by water drag.
The stopping distance will vary depend-
ing on the watercraft size, weight,
speed, water surface condition, pres-
ence and direction of wind and current.
The operator should become familiar-
ized with the stopping distance under
different conditions.
Release the throttle at a sufficient dis-
tance before the expected landing area.
Reduce speed to idle.
Shift to neutral, reverse or forward, as
required.
Beaching
CAUTION: It is not recommended to
run the watercraft to the beach.
Come slowly to the beach and shut off
the using the safety lanyard when wa-
ter depth is 90 cm (3 ft) under the hull,
then pull the watercraft to the beach.
Shutting Off the Engine
To keep watercraft directional control,
the engine should be running until the
watercraft is at idle.
To shut off the engine, completely re-
lease throttle lever and press the en-
gine start/stop button. Remove safety
lanyard from watercraft.
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WARNING
On models without O.P.A.S. direc-
tional control is reduced when the
throttle is released and lost when
engine is off.
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WARNING
On models with O.P.A.S. direc-
tional control is reduced when the
throttle is released and/or when en-
gine is off.
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WARNING
Should the engine be shut off, wa-
tercraft directional control is lost
(reduced on models with O.P.A.S.).
Never leave the safety lanyard on
its post when watercraft is not in
operation in order to prevent acci-
dental engine starting or to avoid
unauthorized use by children or
others or theft.
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