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Stopping/Docking
The watercraft is slowed by water
drag. The stopping distance will vary
depending on the watercraft size, car-
rying weight, water condition, wind
and current.
The operator should familiarize him-
self with the stopping distance under
different conditions.
Release the throttle at a sufficient dis-
tance before the expected landing ar-
ea, water resistance slows down the
watercraft.
Reduce speed when approaching a
dock then shut off the engine just be-
fore coming alongside.
Beaching
Proceed the same way as for docking
except for the following:
Approach the beach slowly and shut off
the engine when there is about 90 cm
(3 ft) of water under the hull.
Get off watercraft and pull it 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.
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WARNING
No directional control is available
when the throttle is closed or en-
gine is shut off. On GT models,
never use the reverse system for
stopping the watercraft.
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CAUTION
It is not recommended to run the
watercraft to the beach.
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WARNING
In shallow water, shells, sand,
pebbles or other objects could be
drawn up by the jet pump and
damage impeller, components or
clog cooling system. Also, debris
could be thrown rearward into
bystanders.
◆
WARNING
Should the engine be shut off,
watercraft directional control is
not available. Never leave the
safety lanyard on an unattended
watercraft.
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