Operating Instructions

WARNING
Always perform the PREOPERATION CHECKS before operating the watercraft. Become thoroughly familiar with all controls and the function of each. Should any control or instruction not be fully understood, refer to the Sea-Doo Operators Manaual.

Principle of Operation

Propulsion

The engine is directly coupled to a drive shaft which, in turn, rotates an impeller. This impeller is accurately adjusted in a housing where the water is drawn up from underneath the watercraft. Then the water flows through the impeller to a venturi. The venturi accelerates the water and produces thrust to move the watercraft. Depressing the throttle lever increases engine speed and therefore watercraft speed.

WARNING
Whenever the engine is to be started, the operator and passenger(s) should always be properly sitting on the watercraft and be wearing protective clothing including a Coast Guard approved PFD and a wet suit bottom.

WARNING
Keep away from intake grate while engine is on. Items such as long hair, loose clothing or personal flotation device straps can become entangled in moving parts resulting in severe injury or  drowning. The shift lever should be in the forward position in order for the watercraft to advance.

Neutral and Reverse

WARNING
Never use jet pump components as a supporting point to board the watercraft. Shift lever should only be used when the engine is idling and watercraft is completely stopped. Never rev the engine at high RPM in reverse. Do not use reverse to stop the watercraft. Only use reverse at slow speed and for the shortest time possible. Always ensure the path behind is clear of objects and persons including children playing in shallow water.

To find the neutral, set in reverse then push back until the watercraft stops moving backwards.

The reverse gate will be in the middle position, directing half of the thrust toward the front of the watercraft to minimize watercraft movement.

WARNING
When the watercraft is in neutral position, the drive shaft and impeller are still turning.

Steering

Turning the handlebar pivots the jet pump nozzle which controls the watercraft direction. Turning the handlebar to the right will turn the watercraft to the right and inversely. The throttle should be applied to turn the watercraft.

WARNING
Throttle should be applied and handlebar turned to change the direction of the watercraft.  Steering efficiency will differ depending on the number of passengers, load, water conditions and environmental factors such as the wind.

Unlike a car, a watercraft needs some throttle to turn. Practice in a safe area applying the throttle and turning away from an imaginary object. This is a good collision avoidance technique.

WARNING
Directional control is reduced when the throttle is released and/or when engine is off.

Rough Water or Poor

Visibility Operation

Avoid operation in these conditions. If you must do so, proceed with caution and prudence using minimum speed.

Crossing Waves

Reduce speed.
Always be prepared to steer and balance as necessary.

When crossing wakes, always keep a safe distance from watercraft ahead.

WARNING
When crossing wakes, slow down.

Operator and passenger(s) can brace themselves by posting. Do not jump waves or wakes.

Stopping/Docking

The watercraft is slowed by water drag. The stopping distance will vary depending on the watercraft size, weight, speed, water surface condition, presence and direction of wind and current.

The operator should become familiarized with the stopping distance under different conditions.

Release the throttle at a sufficient distance before the expected landing area.

Reduce speed to idle.

Shift to neutral, reverse or forward, as required.

WARNING
Directional control is reduced when the throttle is released and/or when engine is off.