Specifications
SPECIAL SAFETY MESSAGES
– Keep an eye on the weather. Check
local weather broadcasts before de-
parture. Be alert to changing condi-
tions.
– Keep accurate and up-to-date charts
of the boating area on board. Before
getting underway, check water con-
ditions in the planned boating area.
– Keep enough fuel on board for the
plannedtrip. Always verifyfuel level
before use and during the ride. Ap-
ply the principle of 1/3 of the fuel to
reach your destination, 1/3 to return,
and keep 1/3 in reserve. Allow for
changes due to adverse weather or
other delays.
Operator and Passenger Awareness
– Read and understand all safety la-
bels on the Sea-Doo PWC, the Op-
erators Guide, all other safety docu-
ments, and watch the
SAFETY DVD
before operating the PWC.
– Respect applicable laws.
WARNING
Check local and federal boating
laws applicable to the waterways
where you intend to use your wa-
tercraft. Learn the local naviga-
tion rules. Know and understand
the applicable navigation system
(such as buoys and signs).
– Remember that sun, wind, fatigue
or illness may impair your judge-
ment and reaction time.
– Don't drink and drive.
WARNING
Never ride under the influence of
alcohol or drugs. They slow reac-
tion time and impair judgment.
– Operation of this PWC by a person
under 16 years of age, or a person
with a disability that impairs vision,
reaction time, judgment, or opera-
tion of the controls is NOT recom-
mended.
– Always use the safety lanyard when
operating the watercraft and ensure
that all passengers are familiar with
its use.
– Ensure that any operator and all pas-
sengers know how to swim and
how to re-board the PWC from
the water. Boarding in deep wa-
ter can be strenuous. Practice in
chest-deep water before operat-
ing or embarking your watercraft
in deep water. If a passenger does
not know how to swim, ensure that
passenger wears a PFD at all times
and take extra precautions when
boating.
– Never turn handlebar while some-
one is near the rear of watercraft.
Keep away from steering moving
parts (nozzle, iBR gate, linkages,
etc.).
– Do not start the engine or operate
the watercraft if anyone is in the wa-
ter nearby, or near the rear of the
watercraft.
WARNING
Do not start or operate the water-
craft if anyone is nearby in the wa-
ter.
– Be aware of the iBR gate movement
when starting the engine, shutting
down the engine o
rusingtheiBR
lever. Automatic movement of the
gate may squeeze fingers or toes of
people taking
a hold on the back or
your PWC.
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