BRP SEA-DOO GTI 130 2019, Operator'S Manual

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SPECIAL SAFETY MESSAGES
Boarding in deep water can be stren-
uous. Practice in chest-deep water
before operating or embarking your
watercraft in deep water. Ensure that
any operator and all passengers wear a
PFD at all times and take extra precau-
tions when boating.
Never turn handlebar while someone
is near the rear of watercraft. Keep
away from steering moving parts (noz-
zle, iBR gate, linkages, etc.).
Do not start the engine or operate the
watercraft if anyone is in the water
nearby, or near the rear of the water-
craft
Be aware of the iBR gate movement
when starting the engine, shutting
down the engine or using the iBR lever.
Automatic movement of the gate may
squeeze fingers or toes of people tak-
ing a hold on the back or your PWC.
The operator and passenger(s) should
be properly seated and have a firm grip
on a handhold before starting the wa-
tercraft, and at all times when the wa-
tercraft is in motion. All passenger(s)
should be instructed to use the hand-
holds provided, or to hold on to the
waist of the person in front of them.
Each passenger must be able to simul-
taneously place both feet firmly flat
against each footwell when properly
seated. When going over waves, pas-
senger(s) may raise their body slightly
off the seat to absorb the shocks with
their legs.
When braking or decelerating, riders
must brace themselves against the de-
celeration force to prevent from mov-
ing forward on the watercraft and los-
ing balance.
When accelerating on a PWC with a
passenger(s), whether from a com-
plete stop or while underway, always
do so progressively. Fast acceleration
may cause your passenger(s) to loose
their balance and fall rearward off the
watercraft. Make sure that your pas-
senger(s) are aware of or can anticipate
any rapid acceleration.
Severe internal injuries can occur if
water is forced into body cavities as a
result of falling into water or being near
a jet thrust nozzle. Consequently, the
wearing of a wet suit bottom is highly
recommended.
Keep away from the intake grate while
the engine is running. Items such
as long hair, loose clothing, or PFD
straps can become entangled in mov-
ing parts.
If the throttle lever is depressed while
braking, the iBR system will disable the
throttle command by the user. When
releasing the iBR lever while the throt-
tle lever is still depressed, the throt-
tle command will regain control and
generate an acceleration after a short
delay. Release throttle lever if acceler-
ation is not needed.
Before reboarding, make sure engine
is off and the tether cord is removed
from the engine cut-off switch.
To prevent accidental starting, always
remove the tether cord from the en-
gine cut-off switch when swimmers
are boarding, nearby, or during removal
of any weeds or debris from the intake
grate.
On a PWC, never place your feet and
legs in the water to aid turning.
Operation by Minors
Minors should always be supervised
by an adult whenever operating a wa-
tercraft. Laws regarding the minimum
age and licensing requirements of mi-
nors may vary from one jurisdiction to
another. Be sure to contact the local
boating authorities for information re-
garding the legal operation of a PWC in
the intended jurisdiction of use. BRP
recommends a minimum operator age
of 16 years old.
Drugs and Alcohol
Never use your PWC with drugs or
alcohol. Like driving a car, driving a
watercraft requires the operator to be
sober, attentive and alert. Operating a
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