BOMBARDIER Sea-Doo GTX, Operator'S Manual

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GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
Avoid Carbon Monoxide
Poisoning
All engine exhaust contains carbon
monoxide, a deadly gas. Breathing car-
bon monoxide can cause headaches,
dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, confu-
sion and eventually death.
Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odor-
less, tasteless gas that may be present
even if you do not see or smell any en-
gine exhaust. Deadly levels of carbon
monoxide can collect rapidly, and you
can quickly be overcome and unable
to save yourself. Also, deadly levels of
carbon monoxide can linger for hours
or days in enclosed or poorly ventilated
areas. If you experience any symp-
toms of carbon monoxide poisoning,
leave the area immediately, get fresh
air and seek medical treatment.
To prevent serious injury or death from
carbon monoxide:
– Never run the watercraft in poorly
ventilated or partially enclosed ar-
eas such as boat houses, seawalls
or other boats in close proximity.
Even if you try to ventilate engine
exhaust,
carbon monoxide can
rapidly reach dangerous levels.
– Never run the watercraft outdoors
where engine exhaust can be drawn
into a building through openings
such as windows and doors.
– Never stand behind the watercraft
while the engine is running. A per-
son standing behind a running en-
gine may inhale high concentrations
of exhaust fumes. Inhalation of con-
centrated exhaust fumes that con-
tain carbon monoxide can result in
CO poisoning, serious health prob-
lems and death.
Avoid Gasoline Fires and
Other Hazards
Gasoline is extremely flammable and
highly explosive.
Fuel vapors can
spread and be ignited by a spark or
flame many feet away from the en-
gine. To reduce the risk of fire or explo-
sion, follow these instructions:
– Use only an approved red gasoline
container to store fuel.
– Strictly adhere to the instructions in
FUELING
section.
– Never start watercraft if gasoline or
gasoline vapor odors is present in
the engine compartment.
– Never start or operate the engine if
the fuel cap is not properly secured.
– Do not carry gasoline containers in
the front storage compartment or
anywhere else on the watercraft.
Gasoline is poisonous and can cause
injury or death.
– Never siphon gasoline with your
mouth.
– If you swallow gasoline, get any in
your eyes, or inhale gasoline vapors,
see a doctor immediately.
If gasoline is spilled on you, wash
thoroughly with soap and water and
change your clothes.
Avoid Burns from Hot Parts
Certain components may become hot
during operation. Avoid contact dur-
ing and shortly after operation to avoid
burns.
Accessories and
Modifications
Any modifications or addition of acces-
sories may affect the handling of your
vehicle. It is important to take the time
to get familiar with the vehicle once
modifications are made to understand
how to adapt your driving behavior ac-
cordingly.
Do not temper with unauthorized mod-
ifications or install equipment not
specifically certified by BRP for the
vehicle. These modifications have not
been tested by BRP and they may in-
crease the risk of injury or loss of con-
trol, or render the vehicle illegal to ride.
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