2015 Kawasaki Jet Ski Ultra 310X SE Owners Manual - Page 104

jOPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 103 operator must judge what is a safe speed • The taking into consideration visibility, traffic, weather conditions, waves, etc. Water conditions such as converging waves can have considerable influence on the ride characteristics of a personal watercraft and can cause the operator and passengers to fall off. Additionally, attempting to achieve maximum speed in adverse conditions can cause abrupt movement of the boat causing possible injury to the riders. Basic Operating and Riding Posture on the Seats When riding the watercraft, sit astride the seat. WARNING Rough water can cause the watercraft to suddenly rise, creating the potential for the handlebar to strike and injure a rider who is positioned too close. To avoid injury, never ride with any part of your body immediately above the handlebar. If porpoising occurs, that is, the front of the craft rises and falls rapidly, move your body weight further forward. Operation with Passengers Before starting, the operator should ensure passengers are sitting properly astride the seats. They should hold on to the person in front of them or a hand strap while keeping both feet on the deck for balance when travelling or they could fall and injure themselves. The driver should warn passengers before opening the throttle and should not try to throw passengers off. j •