2013 New York Safe Boating Textbook - (Page 67)

PERSONAL WATERCRAFT or look at the transom of the craft. Some have a sticker indicating the correct direction that is readable when the craft is upside down. Proper rotation keeps water from being forced into the engine. Be careful to keep your fingers out of the intake grate! You can break fingers if you place them in the intake grate while turning the craft over. speed to avoid damaging the PWC. Don’t put the engine in reverse to clear the debris–it won’t work! Flooded Engine Compartment If you attempt to start the engine and it briefly runs, but then stops, it is likely there is water in the cylinders of the engine, especially if you’ve been capsized for awhile. If this happens, make no further attempts to start the engine or you can do serious damage to it. Get a tow to the nearest shore or ramp and onto your trailer if possible. Engine Overheat/Clogged Impeller Intake If you experience a sudden decrease in power while you’re operating your PWC, the most likely problem is an overheated engine caused by a clogged impeller intake. To clear the intake, turn off the engine, stand and straddle the seat facing forward, and try to roll the craft from side to side. This should release or rinse out any debris or sand from the intake grate. If that doesn’t work, disconnect the engine cut-off lanyard and dismount the craft safely. Then, reach underneath and remove any debris from the intake grate. If this procedure doesn’t relieve the problem, go to shore. Have someone tow you to the nearest shore, or restart the PWC and proceed at minimal Fire If your PWC catches fire, the safest course of action is to jump off and swim clear of the machine. If the fire is small enough and your fire extinguisher is readily obtainable, you may try to put the fire out. However, fighting a fire is very dangerous and it is not worth risking injury or your life for your machine. Review Questions 1. What is the definition of a personal watercraft?________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. What are the requirements for a person to legally operate a PWC? _________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ What happens when the throttle is released and an operator attempts to steer the PWC? ____________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ What time of operation is restricted?_________________________________________________________________ What are the three specifically defined reckless operations on a PWC? ____________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ What piece of equipment must be used if the PWC is so equipped? ______________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ Answers on page 84 67

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of 2013 New York Safe Boating Textbook

2013 New York Safe Boating Textbook
Contents
Introduction
Boats and Motors
Registration of Boats
Equipment
Fueling and Ventilation
Safe Loading and Powering
Preparation for Getting Underway
The Marine Environment
Rules of the Road
Boat Operations
Seamanship
Navigation
Personal Watercraft
Boating Related Activities
Accidents and Emergencies
Frequently Asked Questions
Chapter Review Questions Answers

2013 New York Safe Boating Textbook

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