Polaris 2003 MSX - Manual (Page 69)

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OPERATION
Operating With Passengers
Polaris watercraft are designed to carry an operator and
up to three passengers, depending on the model. Refer
to the capacity decal on your craft and the
specifications beginning on page 102 to determine your
boat’s rider capacity. Never exceed the stated capacity
for your vehicle.
When more than one person is riding, the watercraft
handles differently, which means that the operator
must have enough prior riding experience to handle
the watercraft with one or more passengers aboard. The
operator should be skilled in operation and maneuvers
before carrying any passenger.
Passengers should sit behind the operator and face
toward the bow of the watercraft. A passenger riding as
a spotter in towing situations should face the rear of
the craft and hold on to the rear grab handle.
All passengers should read the
owner’s manual and follow
all safety warnings.
Passengers
must wear an
approved
personal
flotation device
and other recommended safety gear. They should be
good swimmers and they should be in good physical
condition, as reboarding in deep water can be
strenuous.
A passenger should firmly hang on to the operator’s
PFD or the seat strap and keep both feet on the
footwell pads in the gunnel.
The operator should make sure any passenger is
properly seated and holding on before accelerating.
The operator should also communicate sudden
maneuvers to a passenger in advance to prevent an
ejection from the craft.
No person should operate or ride on a watercraft unless
both feet reach the footrests when sitting on
(straddling) the seat.
WARNING
Overloading a watercraft will significantly reduce
vehicle stability and control, which could result in
an accident and lead to severe injury or death.
Never exceed the load capacity for the watercraft.