2013 Kawasaki JET SKI Ultra LX Owners Manual - Page 95

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 93 Stopping the JET SKI Watercraft Normal Stopping WARNING This high-performance watercraft is capable of high speeds that can be hazardous when directly approaching any moving or stationary object. To avoid an accident, never directly approach any moving or stationary object closer than 100 meters (328 feet) when traveling at high speed. Always throttle down before approaching your intended stopping area. This watercraft is stopped by using natural water drag to bring the craft to a halt. 1. Release the throttle before you reach your intended stopping area. 2. Coast towards the stopping area with the engine idling. j 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. 3. Press the engine stop button or pull the lanyard key off the stop button to come to a complete stop. WARNING Suddenly shifting into reverse at high speed can cause the bow to suddenly dive into the water, throwing the occupants forward which can cause severe injury. To avoid injury, do not shift into reverse while going forward and do not use reverse as a brake. Slow the watercraft to a stop and alert any passengers before shifting to reverse.