2009 Kawasaki JET SKI Ultra 260X Owners Manual - Page 79

2009 Kawasaki JET SKI Ultra 260X Manual

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 77 power to raise the skier. Ease up on the throttle once the skier is up. Remember, before pulling up the skier, double check the path ahead for boats or obstacles and be sure the tow rope is not wrapped around the skier. Always judge the speed according to the skier's ability. A good speed for beginners is 29 to 40 km or 18 to 25 miles per hour. Give skiers a smooth, easy ride and let them signal what they want to do. Boats pulling skiers must follow all speed limits. A skier's weight and speed in turns can affect the steering of the watercraft by pulling it off course. Both the operator and the skier must coordinate their actions so that the craft is not misdirected. Always anticipate the added length of the tow rope and skier by allowing extra time and space for maneuvering. Turn wide and not too fast to avoid whipping the skier at excessive speeds. The operator should not accelerate or continue moving when the observer or passenger is bringing in the ski rope or otherwise not in a secure position. To the Observer: The observer's job is to relay all signals from the skier to the operator, inform the operator immediately if the skier falls, and display the ski flag. The observer should hold the handrail securely as he or she faces rearward to watch the water skier. The observer must also tend the ski rope to prevent it from entering the pump intake and winding around the impeller. Where to Attach a Tow Rope: When towing a water skier, tuber, wakerboarder, etc., do not tie the towrope other than the towing hook under the rear end of the seat. When towing another watercraft, secure the tow rope to the towing eyes at the stern. (See photos on the following page.) Use caution when towing another watercraft. Towing affects steering control and can create a hazardous condition. Also, other boat operators may not expect the watercraft to be towing anything. j A. Towing Hook

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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power to raise the skier.
Ease up on the throttle
once the skier is up. Remember, before pulling up
the skier, double check the path ahead for boats or
obstacles and be sure the tow rope is not wrapped
around the skier.
Always judge the speed according to the skier’s
ability. A good speed for beginners is 29 to 40 km or
18 to 25 miles per hour. Give skiers a smooth, easy
ride and let them signal what they want to do. Boats
pulling skiers must follow all speed limits.
A skier’s weight and speed in turns can affect the
steering of the watercraft by pulling it off course.
Both the operator and the skier must coordinate their
actions so that the craft is not misdirected. Always
anticipate the added length of the tow rope and skier
by allowing extra time and space for maneuvering.
Turn wide and not too fast to avoid whipping the skier
at excessive speeds.
The operator should not accelerate or continue
moving when the observer or passenger is bringing
in the ski rope or otherwise not in a secure position.
To the Observer:
The observer’s job is to relay all signals from the
skier to the operator, inform the operator immedi-
ately if the skier falls, and display the ski flag. The
observer should hold the handrail securely as he or
she faces rearward to watch the water skier. The ob-
server must also tend the ski rope to prevent it from
entering the pump intake and winding around the im-
peller.
Where to Attach a Tow Rope:
When towing a water skier, tuber, wakerboarder,
etc., do not tie the towrope other than the towing
hook under the rear end of the seat. When towing
another watercraft, secure the tow rope to the tow-
ing eyes at the stern. (See photos on the following
page.) Use caution when towing another watercraft.
Towing affects steering control and can create a haz-
ardous condition. Also, other boat operators may not
expect the watercraft to be towing anything.
A. Towing Hook