- Sea-Doo 2009 Jet Ski Operator's Guide

SPECIAL SAFETY MESSAGES
Reminders Regarding
O p eratio n
The performance of thi s watercraft
may significantly e xceed that of
other craft you ma y have operated.
Make sure y ou r ead and understand
the conten t of the Operator's Guide
to become completely familiar with
the controls and operation of the
watercraft before embarking on
your first trip or tak ing on a passen-
ger(s). If you h ave not had the op-
portunity to do so, prac tice driving
solo in a suitable traffic free area and
feel the response of each control.
Be fully familiar with all controls be-
fore accelerating above idle speed.
Do not assume that all PWCs han-
dle identically. Each model differs,
often substantially.
Always keep in mind that as the
throttle lever is returned to the idl e
position, less directiona l c ontrol is
available. To turn the watercraft,
both steering and throttle are nec-
essary.
Like most watercraft, this water-
craft has no brake. Stopping dis-
tance will var y depending on ini-
tial s peed, load, wind, and water
conditions. Practice s topping and
docking in a safe, traffic-free area to
have an idea of how long it will take
to stop the waterc ra ft under va ry-
ing c onditio ns. Do not release the
throttle wh en trying to s teer away
from objects. You need throttle to
steer. Do not use the watercraft's
reverse to stop.
Do n ot s tart or ope rate the water-
craft if any person is not properly
seated or if a person is nearby in the
water.
The personal watercraf t's jet thrust
can cause injury. The jet pump may
pick up debris and throw it rearward
causing a risk of injuring people or
damaging the jet pump or other
property.
Observe the in structions o n all
safety la bels. The y are there to help
assure that you have a safe a nd en-
joyable outing.
Riding with passenger(s) or p ulling
tubes, a skier or a wake boarder
makes the PWC handle d ifferently
and requires greater skill.
Certain PWC s may c om e equipped
with tow eyele ts or a ski pole wh ich
can be used to a ttach a tow rope for
a skier, tube or wa k eboa rder. Do not
use these attachment points or any
other portion of the waterc raft to
tow a parasail or another craft. P er-
sonal injury or severe damage ma y
occur.
Combustion engi nes ne ed air to
operate; cons equently this PWC
can not be totally watertight. Any
maneuvers such a s figure e ights
that cause the upper deck to be un-
der water may cause severe en-
gine pro blems due to water inges-
tion. Refer to t he
SPECIAL PROCE-
DURES
and WARRANTY sections
contained in this Opera tor's Guide.
Engine exhaust contains carbon
monoxide (CO), which c a n cause
injury or death if i nha led in sufficient
quantities. Do not operate the PW C
in a confined area or a ll ow CO to
accum ulate around t he PWC, or i n
enclosed or s heltered a reas. Such
as whe n docked, or when ra fting.
Be aw are of risk of C O from exhaust
of other PWCs.
Before Getting Und e rway
For s afe ty reasons an d proper
care , always perform pre-operation
checks” as specified in your Oper-
ator’s Guide before operating your
watercraft.
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