2013 Kawasaki JET SKI Ultra LX Owners Manual - Page 97

2013 Kawasaki JET SKI Ultra LX Manual

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 95 Stopping Skills Stopping distance depends partially on rider and passenger weight and position, idle set speed, and operating speed. Experienced operators can usually shorten stopping distance by using various riding techniques. Turning the boat sharply (using the throttle) while stopping is a method which can be used to decrease stopping distance. Minimum Stopping Distances The minimum stopping distance of this watercraft with the operator and passengers from maximum speed is 77 m (253 ft). This information represents results obtained under controlled conditions, and the information may not be correct under other conditions. Turning the JET SKI Watercraft Turning the watercraft requires a combination of two actions: Turning the handlebar Using the throttle j • • Point the handlebar to the left for a left turn Point the handlebar to the right for a right turn LEFT RIGHT

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
95
j
Stopping Skills
Stopping distance depends partially on rider and
passenger weight and position, idle set speed, and
operating speed.
Experienced operators can usu-
ally shorten stopping distance by using various rid-
ing techniques. Turning the boat sharply (using the
throttle) while stopping is a method which can be
used to decrease stopping distance.
Minimum Stopping Distances
The minimum stopping distance of this watercraft
with the operator and passengers from maximum
speed is 77 m (253 ft).
This information represents results obtained under
controlled conditions, and the information may not
be correct under other conditions.
Turning the JET SKI Watercraft
Turning the watercraft requires a combination of
two actions:
Turning the handlebar
Using the throttle
Point the handlebar to
Point the handlebar to
the left for a left turn
the right for a right turn
LEFT
RIGHT