Polaris 2003 Freedom, Owner'S Safety And Maintenance Manual

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OPERATION
Turning the Watercraft
Turning the watercraft requires using the
throttle (thrust from the jet pump) and
turning the handlebars at the same time.
Do not release the throttle when trying to
steer.
High thrust makes the watercraft turn
more sharply. Lower thrust makes the
watercraft turn less sharply.
Making sharp turns at high speeds may cause the watercraft to “spin
out” and may cause rider(s) to be ejected from the watercraft. Make
gradual turns when operating at higher speeds.
Always look behind the craft before turning to avoid collisions.
Beaching the Watercraft
1. Slowly approach the beaching area and
stop the engine in no less than two
feet (60 cm) of water. Make sure
there are no swimmers, boats or
other obstacles close to the
watercraft, as it will be
impossible to turn the watercraft
after stopping the engine.
2. Dismount the watercraft and guide it
to the beach.
3. Before restarting, inspect the
impeller/jet pump area for sand and
debris.
4. Move the watercraft to at least two
feet (60 cm) of water and push the
rear of the watercraft up and down in the water to help flush sand
and debris out of the pump.
Sand, pebbles, weeds and debris can enter the jet pump and
cause severe damage to components. Ingestion of sand into the
cooling system may cause the engine to overheat and could result
in severe engine damage. Never beach the watercraft while the
engine is running. Shut off the engine when entering water less
than two feet (60 cm) deep.
CAUTION
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