2008 Kawasaki JET SKI STX-15F Owners Manual - Page 90

2008 Kawasaki JET SKI STX-15F Manual

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88 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS j Operating the JET SKI Watercraft in Reverse sure to slow the watercraft to a stop before • Be shifting to reverse while running forward. Release the throttle lever completely. Pause for a while so the watercraft slows down, then move the shift lever into the "R" position. Docking the JET SKI Watercraft docking use the throttle efficiently both to • When control the craft's speed and to keep directional • WARNING Do not shift into reverse while running forward at high speed and do not use reverse as a brake, or the watercraft bow may suddenly dive into the water, which can cause injury to the occupants by throwing them forward. The operator should slow the watercraft to a stop and alert the passengers before shifting to Reverse. around and look behind you before backing • Turn up to be sure there are no other boats, swimmers, or obstructions in your path. Do not rely solely on the rear view mirrors; you may not see them clearly, or at all. Gradually open the throttle and begin backing up cautiously. control over the craft. When you are approaching the shore where you intend to land, push the engine stop button to prevent sand from entering the jet pump and the impeller. Do not operate the engine in water shallower than 0.8 m (2.5 ft). CAUTION Do not run the watercraft onto the shore, or severe impeller or hull damage may occur and the water wheel at the stern may be damaged causing the speedometer to malfunction. Do not operate in shallow or debris-laden water, or the impeller may be damaged and sand may clog the water cooling hoses. that stopping the engine causes you • Remember to lose steering control, so cut the engine only after you have reduced speed and maneuvered into your final approaching position. You cannot make any emergency maneuvers with the engine stopped.

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88
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
j
Operating the JET SKI Watercraft in
Reverse
•
Be sure to slow the watercraft to a stop before
shifting to reverse while running forward. Release
the throttle lever completely.
Pause for a while
so the watercraft slows down, then move the shift
lever into the "R" position.
WARNING
Do not shift into reverse while running for-
ward at high speed and do not use reverse as
a brake, or the watercraft bow may suddenly
dive into the water, which can cause injury
to the occupants by throwing them forward.
The operator should slow the watercraft to a
stop and alert the passengers before shifting
to Reverse.
•
Turn around and look behind you before backing
up to be sure there are no other boats, swimmers,
or obstructions in your path.
Do not rely solely
on the rear view mirrors; you may not see them
clearly, or at all. Gradually open the throttle and
begin backing up cautiously.
Docking the JET SKI Watercraft
•
When docking use the throttle efficiently both to
control the craft’s speed and to keep directional
control over the craft.
•
When you are approaching the shore where you
intend to land, push the engine stop button to pre-
vent sand from entering the jet pump and the im-
peller. Do not operate the engine in water shal-
lower than 0.8 m (2.5 ft).
CAUTION
Do not run the watercraft onto the shore, or
severe impeller or hull damage may occur
and the water wheel at the stern may be dam-
aged causing the speedometer to malfunc-
tion.
Do not operate in shallow or debris-laden wa-
ter, or the impeller may be damaged and sand
may clog the water cooling hoses.
•
Remember that stopping the engine causes you
to lose steering control, so cut the engine only
after you have reduced speed and maneuvered
into your final approaching position. You cannot
make any emergency maneuvers with the engine
stopped.