- Sea-Doo 2009 Jet Ski Operator's Guide

TA BL E OF CON TENT S
FOREWORD .......................................................................... 1
Know Before You Go............................................................. 1
Safety Messages................................................................. 1
About this Operator's Guide .................................................... 1
SAF ETY INFORM ATION
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS.......................................................... 8
Avoid Carbon M onox ide Poi s oning ............................................. 8
Avoid Gasoline Fires andOther Hazards ....................................... 8
Avoid Burns from Hot Parts ..................................................... 8
SPECIAL SAFETY MESSAGES .................................................... 9
Reminders Regarding Operation ............................................... 9
Water Sports .................................................................... 11
Hypothermia..................................................................... 14
Safe BoatingCourses........................................................... 14
SAFETY EQUIPMENT .............................................................. 15
Required Safety Equip m ent .................................................... 15
Additional Recommended Equipment ........................................ 17
SAFE BOATING PRACTICES ...................................................... 18
Drugs and Alcohol............................................................... 18
Safe Operation .................................................................. 18
RULES OF THE ROAD.............................................................. 21
Operating Rules ................................................................. 21
FUELING PROCEDURE ............................................................ 23
Recom m ended Fuel ............................................................ 23
Fueling Procedure............................................................... 23
TRAILERING......................................................................... 24
Launching/Loading.............................................................. 25
LOCATION OF THE IMPORTANT LABELS....................................... 26
PRE-RIDE INSPECTION ............................................................ 33
Hull ............................................................................... 34
Jet Pump Water Intake ......................................................... 34
Bilge.............................................................................. 34
Battery ........................................................................... 34
Fuel Tank ......................................................................... 35
Engine Compartment........................................................... 35
Engine Oil........................................................................ 35
Engine Coolant .................................................................. 35
SteeringSystem and Side Vanes (O.P.A.S.)................................... 35
Throttle System ................................................................. 35
Shifter System .................................................................. 35
Variable Trim System (VTS)..................................................... 36
Storage Compartment Covers and Seat ...................................... 36
WakeboardRack ................................................................ 36
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