2015 Kawasaki Jet Ski Ultra 310X SE Owners Manual - Page 116

jOPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 115 If you stop the engine while riding, there is no thrust from the jet pump. The boat will go straight ahead even though the handlebar is turned. WARNING This is a very maneuverable, sport watercraft and quick turns or sudden acceleration can cause the passengers to fall overboard, causing an accident with other boats resulting in injury or death. To help prevent passengers from falling overboard, avoid making quick turns and sudden accelerations when carrying passengers. Look carefully for other boats before making any maneuvers. Advise passengers to hold on at all times. Before making a turn, always look over your shoulder to make sure no other watercraft is coming from behind. Do not rely solely on the rear view mirror; you may misjudge a watercraft's direction, distance or speed, or you may not see it at all. The Kawasaki Smart SteeringTM (KSSTM) system on your JET SKI watercraft assists you in learning to negotiate turns and maneuver. Refer to the Controls section in the GENERAL INFORMATION chapter. Operating the JET SKI Watercraft in Reverse If possible, please do not use reverse except for the cases where it is unavoidable, such as maneuvering to a dock or the shore. Be sure to slow the watercraft to a stop before shifting to reverse. Release the throttle lever completely. Pause until the watercraft slows down, then move the shift lever into the "R" position. j NO THRUST = NO TURN This is one characteristic of jet drive boats which is important to remember when you make an emergency maneuver: YOU MUST HAVE THRUST TO TURN, so keep the throttle on or apply throttle as needed to maintain thrust at the jet nozzle. Throttle down before entering a turn. • • •