Safe Operation on Water
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Safe Operation on Water
Safe Operation on Water
Important
WARNING! Make sure all operators
follow the rules for safe operation on
water in this section. Failure to do so can
increase the risk of collisions, impact
injuries, drowning, injuries from moving
parts or jet thrust, and other accidents
that can cause severe injury or death.
Learn About On-water Safety and
Waterway Rules
It is highly recommended that you complete a
boating safety course so you are aware of the
fundamentals of good seamanship and
watercraft safety. Ensure that you are familiar
with local and federal laws and regulations
concerning the waterway that you are intending
to use.
Always respect the rights of other water users
and the environment. Always obey waterway
warning and information signs, such as 'No
Wake' zones and restricted speed areas. As the
'skipper' of your amphibian, you are responsible
for damage caused by your amphibian's wake.
Avoid Hazards While Engine is
Running
Do not start the engine or operate the amphibian
if anyone is in the water nearby, or near the rear
of the amphibian. To prevent accidental starting,
always remove the engine safety cut-off or key
when boarding the amphibian from the water or
during removal of any weeds or debris from the
intake grate.
Keep away from the intake grate while the
engine is running. Items such as long hair,
loose clothing, ropes or PFD straps can
become entangled in moving parts.
Fast moving water expelled from the jet
thrust nozzle can injure people near the rear
of the amphibian. In shallow water, debris
may also be picked up and thrown rearwards
by the jet unit, injuring bystanders and
causing damage to property.
Riding Position
Always straddle the seat with a foot in each
footwell and both hands firmly gripping the
handlebars while riding.
Riding with one hand or your feet incorrectly
positioned will reduce the amount of control you
have on the amphibian if you need to react to a
situation or could cause you to lose balance and
fall off.
Turning
Do not release the throttle when trying to steer
away from objects –
you need thrust to steer
.
Maneuverability on water is reduced when the
throttle is released and is completely lost when
the engine is turned off. A collision could result in
severe injury or death.
On-water, your amphibian is propelled and
steered using a water jet. Turning the handlebars
rotates the jet thrust nozzle, controlling the
amphibian’s direction. Steering control on water
depends on the combination of handlebar
rotation and thrust from the nozzle. Unlike a car,
the amphibian requires some throttle to turn
while in Marine mode.
The amount of throttle applied, in addition to
handlebar position, will determine how sharply
the amphibian will turn. The steering efficiency of
the amphibian may also be affected by loading
and wind/wave conditions.
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