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It may be necessary to reapply the choke
and if necessary, slightly apply throttle to
keep engine running.
Warm Engine
The choke does not need to be applied.
RFI and DI Models
Cold and Warm Engine
Do not depress the throttle lever to
start either a cold or warm engine.
All Models
Riding
Slowly
accelerate to reach deeper wa-
ter. Do not apply full throttle until the
engine is warm.
CAUTION:
Avoid watercraft opera-
tion in weeded areas. If unavoidable,
vary watercraft speed.
Rough Water or Poor
Visibility Operation
Avoid operation in these conditions. If
you must do so, proceed with caution
and prudence using minimum speed.
Crossing Waves
Reduce speed.
Always be prepared to steer and balance
as necessary.
When crossing wakes, always keep a
safe distance from
watercraft
ahead.
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.
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WARNING
When crossing wakes, slow down.
Operator and passenger(s) can
brace themselves by posting. Do
not jump waves or wakes.
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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