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Stopping/Docking
The watercraft is slowed by water drag.
The stopping distance will vary depend-
ing on the craft size, weight, speed, wa-
ter surface condition, presence and di-
rection 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 ar-
ea.
Reduce speed to idle.
On models equipped with shifter
system
, shift to neutral, reverse or for-
ward, 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.
WARNING
Directional control is reduced when
throttle is released and lost when
engine is off.
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WARNING
Should the engine be shut off,
wa-
tercraft
directional control is lost.
Never leave the safety lanyard on
an unattended watercraft.
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