2013 Kawasaki JET SKI Ultra LX Owners Manual - Page 73

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 71 before opening throttle. Do not try to throw off passengers. recommends that the operator and pas• Kawasaki sengers of personal watercraft wear protective swimwear such as wet suit bottoms. Riders of personal watercraft may suffer injury due to the forceful injection of water into rectum or vagina either by falling into the water or while mounting the craft. Wet suits are made of a thick material (neoprene) that significantly retards the velocity of water passing through it. Normal swim wear will not adequately protect you but some other aquatic wear may protect against this injury. Swimsuits that may be displaced by the force of the water will not provide that protection. Materials that are thicker, materials that are a tighter weave, materials that are water repellant, and materials that are closer fitting will tend to provide more protection. In the absence of wearing a wet suit bottom, you should select a clothing design that will maximize your protection. The operator should slow the watercraft to a stop and alert the passengers before shifting to reverse to prevent the bow from suddenly diving into the water, which can throw the passengers forward and injure them. You need throttle to turn. Releasing the throttle completely reduces the ability to steer and the watercraft can hit an object you are trying to avoid. Use caution when towing another watercraft. Towing affects steering control and can create a hazardous condition. All operators of this watercraft must know the righting procedure because this craft will not self-right j allow the passenger to ride in front of the • Never operator. operator must always keep the engine shut • The -off lanyard attached to himself while operating the • • • watercraft. If the operator falls, the lanyard stops the engine (see the Starting the Engine section). Alcohol and drugs impair judgement and reaction time. Never drink and ride. Wear suitable eye protection while operating this watercraft. In some circumstances water spray can momentarily interfere with vision and create a hazard. Operator and passengers should wear foot protection at all times. Objects hidden underwater may injure your feet.