Polaris 2003 MSX - Manual (Page 23)

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SAFETY
Operator Safety
Jet Pump Water Intake Safety
Contact with the jet pump or driveline components of
the watercraft can result in severe injury, death or
drowning. Do not allow hands, feet, ropes, straps,
clothing or long hair to come in contact with the jet
pump water intake (1) on the bottom of the watercraft
while the engine is running.
Never insert any object into the intake or outlet (2) of
the jet pump, and never start or operate the watercraft
with the inlet grate, ride plate (3), or any guards or
shields removed.
To prevent serious injury due to accidental starter
engagement, be sure the engine is off and the safety
lanyard is disconnected before removing weeds or debris
that may have collected in or around the jet pump intake.
Electrical Shock Hazard
Never touch or remove electrical parts while starting or
during operation of the watercraft. Severe injury or
death could result from electrical shock.
Safe Riding Position
Falling off a watercraft can result in serious injury. The
operator and any passengers should always keep both
feet firmly planted on the floorboards while the
watercraft is in motion. The passenger should face
forward and firmly hang on to the operator’s waist,
except in towing situations, when the spotter faces the
rear and uses the grab handle to hold on.
Lifting the Watercraft
Severe back injury or other injury could result from
attempting to lift the watercraft without assistance.
Never attempt to lift the watercraft without the aid of a
trailer and winch or another heavy lifting device.
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