BRP 2009 Sea-Doo GTI Series, Operator'S Manual

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LOCATION OF THE IMPORTANT LABELS
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TYPICAL — X PACKAGE MODELS
READ AND FOLLOW OPERATOR'S GUIDE
Wet Suit
Bottom
PFD
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Jet Thrust
Nozzle
Intake
Grate
WARNING
WARNING
To reduce the risk of SEVERE INJURY DEATH:
WEAR A PERSONAL FLOTATION DEVICE (PFD). All riders must wear a Coast Guard approved PFD that is
suitable for personal watercraft (PWC) use.
WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
. Severe internal injuries can occur if water is forced into body cavities as a result
of falling into water or being near jet thrust nozzle. Normal swimwear does not adequately protect against forceful
water entry into lower body opening(s) of males or females. All riders must wear a wet suit bottom or clothing that
provides equivalent protection (see Operator's Guide). Footwear, gloves, and goggles/glasses are recommended.
KNOW BOATING LAWS.
BRP recommends a minimum operator age of 16 years old. Know the operator
age and training requirements for your province/ state. A boating safety course is recommended and may be
required in your province/ state.
ATTACH ENGINE SHUT-OFF CORD (LANYARD) to PFD and keep it free from handlebars so that engine stops if
operator falls off. After riding, remove cord from PWC to avoid unauthorized use by children or others.
RIDE WITHIN YOUR LIMITS AND AVOID AGGRESSIVE MANEUVERS to reduce the riskof loss of control, ejection, and collision. This is a
high performance boat – not a toy. Sharp turns or jumping wakes or waves can increase the risk of back/spinal injury (paralysis), facial injuries,
and broken legs, ankles, and other bones. Do not jump wakes or waves.
DO NOT APPLY THROTTLE WHEN ANYONE IS AT REAR OF PWC
– turn engine off or keep engine
at idle. Water and/or debris exiting jet thrust nozzle can cause severe injury.
KEEP AWAY FROM INTAKE GRATE while engine is on. Items such as long hair, loose clothing,
or PFD straps can become entangled in moving parts resulting in severe injury or drowning.
NEVER RIDE AFTER CONSUMING DRUGS OR ALCOHOL
Collisions result in more
INJURIES AND DEATHS
than any other type of accident for personal watercraft (PWC).
TO AVOID COLLISIONS:
SCAN CONSTANTLY
for people, objects, and other watercraft. Be alert for conditions that limit your
visibility or block your vision of others.
OPERATE DEFENSIVELY at safe speeds and keep a safe distance away from people, objects, and other w atercraft.
• Do not follow directly behind PWCs or other boats. • Do not go near others to spray or splash them with water.
• Avoid sharp turns or other maneuvers that make it hard for • Avoid areas with submerged objects or shallow water.
others to avoid you or understand where you are going.
TAKE EARLY ACTION to avoid collisions. Remember, PWCs and other boats do not have brakes.
DO NOT RELEASE THROTTLE WHEN TRYING TO STEER away from objects – you need throttle to steer. Always check throttle and
steering controls for proper operation before starting PWC.
Follow navigation rules and province/ state and local laws that apply to PWCs. See Operator's Guide for more information.
Seating is limited to one operator and two passengers (600 lbs./ 273 kg.).
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LABEL 1: TYPICAL — GTX, WAKE AND RXT MODELS
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SAFETY INFORMATION
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