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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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How to Start Engine
WARNING
Before starting the engine, the op-
erator and passenger(s) should al-
ways:
– Be properly seated on the water-
craft
– Have a firm grip on a handhold
or hold on to the waist of the per-
son in front of them
– Wear appropriate protective
clothing including a PFD ap-
proved by local authorities and
a wet suit bottom.
– On models with no iBR, the PWC
will move forward as soon as
engine is started.
NOTICE
Ensure there is at least
90 cm (3 ft) of water under the low-
est rear portion of the hull when all
passengers are aboard prior to start-
ing the engine. Otherwise damage
to the propulsion system compo-
nents may occur.
1. Attach the tether cord clip to your
PFD or to the wrist (wrist strap re-
quired).
2. Firmly grip the handlebar with your
left hand and place both feet on the
footboards.
3. Install the tether cord on the engine
cut-off switch.
4. Depress the engine START/STOP
button to crank the engine.
5. Release engine START/STOP but-
ton immediately after engine is
started.
WARNING
The tether cord clip should always
be attached to the operators per-
sonal flotation device or to the
wrist (wrist strap required) when
starting or operating the water-
craft.
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