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PERSONAL WATER CRAFT OPERATION

PERSONAL WATER CRAFT OPERATION. UNDERSTANDING YOUR PWC. Your PWC has a jet drive motor. Water is pushed by the impeller out of the rear nozzle. The rear nozzle is what steers the vessel. If no water is being pushed, then you have no ability to steer it.

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PERSONAL WATER CRAFT OPERATION

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  1. PERSONAL WATER CRAFT OPERATION

  2. UNDERSTANDING YOUR PWC • Your PWC has a jet drive motor. • Water is pushed by the impeller out of the rear nozzle. • The rear nozzle is what steers the vessel. • If no water is being pushed, then you have no ability to steer it. • Also remember no brakes!

  3. RIDING GEAR • Expect to get wet. • Vest Type PVC • Eye and Foot Protection • Gloves • Wetsuit

  4. Steering Throttle Control Jet Pump Cover Ventilate Engine Compartment Check For Fuel and Oil Leaks Hose Connections Drain Bilge Fuel Level Oil Level Battery Hull Damage Fire Extinguisher Stop Button Lanyard Switch Rider Protection PWC PRE- RIDE INSPECTION

  5. STARTING YOUR PWC • Sit down on your PWC. • Place the lanyard in the proper position. • Untie from the dock. • Push the start button (remember once started the PWC is at idle speed). • Again remember you only have the steering capability while underway.

  6. THE OPERATOR’S THE OPERATOR’S DUTIES RESPONSIBLITY

  7. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE • The operator is responsible for his or her own safety as well as that of their passengers. • The operator is responsible for the watercraft and any damage the wake may cause.

  8. Weave in and out of traffic. Jump boat wakes. Splash others! Remember to check all other traffic before performing and rapid maneuvers. YOU CANNOT DO THE FOLLOWING:

  9. FALLING OFF AND REBORDING

  10. Your PWC is designed to allow you to fall off and reboard. Reboard the PWC form the back or side. On older smaller models you may have to engage the engine and let it idle while climbing on. FALLING OFF AND REBORDING

  11. NOISE • Noise carries farther on water. • PWC have loud exhaust stay away from shorelines with homes and campgrounds. • Do not modify your exhaust!!!!!!!

  12. THINGS TO REMEMBER • When your out on the water, remember you are sharing it with others. • Keep a sharp lookout for other boats, skiers and other hazards. • A little common sense will go a long way. • This will help make PWCs more welcomed on Alabama waters.

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