2009 Kawasaki JET SKI Ultra 260X Owners Manual - Page 89

2009 Kawasaki JET SKI Ultra 260X Manual

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 87 Launching Launching from a Dock: Do not jump onto the watercraft from the dock. First place one foot on the deck near the dock, then while holding the handlebar and balancing the craft by transferring body weight straddle the craft and sit down on the seat. Check that the shift lever is in the "F" position to go forward or "R" for reverse. When leaving the dock, either push the watercraft away from the dock or run at a slight angle away from it until there is enough room for the rear of the craft to swing, since the watercraft turns at the stern and not at the bow. Check that the water in your path is clear and move the handlebar in the direction you want to go. CAUTION Avoid quick turns or acceleration when leaving the dock, or you might hit the dock and damage the watercraft. The operator should make sure there is room for a turn before making any quick maneuvers. gradually as you proceed into open wa• Accelerate ter. Remember to observe "No Wake" zones and j speed limits. As speed increases the boat will level out in the water. This is called planing. Once the boat has planed, you can back off the throttle and select your desired speed. Keep alert for other boats, swimmers, or obstructions in your path. WARNING Don't forget to watch out for other boats or obstructions in your path. This is especially critical during a beginner's first exciting ride. the throttle to produce enough thrust from • Apply the jet pump to allow directional control over the watercraft. Launching from a Ramp: Before putting the watercraft in the water, be sure you have followed the Pre-ride Checklist. Before launching, check the ramp for suitable surface conditions, inclination and width for both the trailer and tow vehicle. Attach a bow line to the watercraft and detach the trailer tie-downs. CAUTION Be sure the drain screws in the stern are securely installed to prevent the craft from flooding and swamping.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
87
j
Launching
Launching from a Dock:
•
Do not jump onto the watercraft from the dock.
•
First place one foot on the deck near the dock,
then while holding the handlebar and balancing
the craft by transferring body weight straddle the
craft and sit down on the seat.
•
Check that the shift lever is in the "F" position to
go forward or "R" for reverse.
•
When leaving the dock, either push the watercraft
away from the dock or run at a slight angle away
from it until there is enough room for the rear of
the craft to swing, since the watercraft turns at the
stern and not at the bow.
•
Check that the water in your path is clear and
move the handlebar in the direction you want to
go.
WARNING
Don’t forget to watch out for other boats or
obstructions in your path. This is especially
critical during a beginner’s first exciting ride.
•
Apply the throttle to produce enough thrust from
the jet pump to allow directional control over the
watercraft.
CAUTION
Avoid quick turns or acceleration when leav-
ing the dock, or you might hit the dock and
damage the watercraft. The operator should
make sure there is room for a turn before
making any quick maneuvers.
•
Accelerate gradually as you proceed into open wa-
ter. Remember to observe "No Wake" zones and
speed limits.
•
As speed increases the boat will level out in the
water. This is called planing.
•
Once the boat has planed, you can back off the
throttle and select your desired speed.
•
Keep alert for other boats, swimmers, or obstruc-
tions in your path.
Launching from a Ramp:
•
Before putting the watercraft in the water, be sure
you have followed the Pre-ride Checklist.
•
Before launching, check the ramp for suitable sur-
face conditions, inclination and width for both the
trailer and tow vehicle.
•
Attach a bow line to the watercraft and detach the
trailer tie-downs.
CAUTION
Be sure the drain screws in the stern are
securely installed to prevent the craft from
flooding and swamping.