2013 Kawasaki JET SKI Ultra LX Owners Manual - Page 101

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 99 Docking the JET SKI Watercraft docking use the throttle efficiently both to • When control the craft's speed and to keep directional make any emergency maneuvers with the engine stopped. j • 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). NOTICE Operation in shallow or debris-laden water can allow objects or sand from the bottom to be sucked into the jet pump, damaging the impeller and possibly clogging cooling hoses which can cause severe engine damage from overheating. To prevent sucking objects and/or sand into the jet pump, the watercraft must be in water at least 0.8 m (2.5 ft) deep when starting. Do not operate in shallow or debris-laden water or run the watercraft onto the shore. 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