Ski-Doo WAKE Series - Manual (Page 11)

SPECIAL SAFETY MESSAGES
Reminders Regarding
Operation
The performance of this watercraft
may significantly exceed that of
other craft you may have operated.
Make sure you read and understand
the content of the Operator's Guide
to become completely familiar with
the controls and operation of the
watercraft before embarking on
your first trip or taking on a passen-
ger(s). If you have not had the op-
portunity to do so, practice 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 idle
position, less directional control 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 vary depending on ini-
tial speed, load, wind, and water
conditions. Practice stopping and
docking in a safe, traffic-free area to
have an idea of how long it will take
to stop the watercraft under vary-
ing conditions. Do not release the
throttle when trying to steer away
from objects. You need throttle to
steer. Do not use the watercraft's
reverse to stop.
Do not start or operate the water-
craft if any person is not properly
seated or if a person is nearby in the
water.
The personal watercraft'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 instructions on all
safety labels. They are there to help
assure that you have a safe and en-
joyable outing.
Riding with passenger(s) or pulling
tubes, a skier or a wake boarder
makes the PWC handle differently
and requires greater skill.
Certain PWCs may come equipped
with tow eyelets or a ski pole which
can be used to attach a tow rope for
a skier, tube or wakeboarder. Do not
use these attachment points or any
other portion of the watercraft to
tow a parasail or another craft. Per-
sonal injury or severe damage may
occur.
Combustion engines need air to
operate; consequently this PWC
can not be totally watertight. Any
maneuvers such as figure eights
that cause the upper deck to be un-
der water may cause severe en-
gine problems due to water inges-
tion. Refer to the
SPECIAL PROCE-
DURES and WARRANTY sections
contained in this Operator's Guide.
Engine exhaust contains carbon
monoxide (CO), which can cause
injury or death if inhaled in sufficient
quantities. Do not operate the PWC
in a confined area or allow CO to
accumulate around the PWC, or in
enclosed or sheltered areas. Such
as when docked, or when rafting.
Be aware of risk of CO from exhaust
of other PWCs.
Before Getting Underway
For safety reasons and proper
care, always perform pre-operation
checks” as specified in your Oper-
ator’s Guide before operating your
watercraft.
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