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For example, to steer the rear of the
craft to the left side, turn the handlebar
to the right side.
TYPICAL
1. Handlebar turned to the right side
2. Rear of craft moving to the left side
Steering
TYPICAL
Turning the handlebar pivots the jet
pump nozzle which controls the craft
direction. Turning the handlebar to the
right will turn the craft to the right and
inversely. The throttle should be ap-
plied to turn the craft.
Unlike a car, a craft needs some throt-
tle to turn. Practice in a safe area ap-
plying the throttle and turning away
from an imaginary object. This is a
good collision avoidance technique.
Boarding from a Dock
As with any craft, boarding should be
done carefully and engine should not
be running.
When boarding from a dock, slowly
place one foot on the craft footboard
nearest the dock and, at the same
time, transfer the body weight to the
other side in order to balance the craft
while holding the handlebar. Then,
bring the other foot over the seat and
put it on the other footboard. Push the
craft away from the dock.
TYPICAL
CAUTION:
The engine should be
started with at least 90 cm (3 ft) of
water below the hull.
WARNING
Shift lever should only be used
when the engine is idling.
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WARNING
Throttle should be applied and
handlebar turned to change the
direction of the craft. Steering ef-
ficiency will differ depending on
the number of passengers load
and water conditions.
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