BRP SEA-DOO Search and Rescue Series 2017, Operator'S Manual

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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The operator should practice in open
waters at various speeds to become
familiar with the stopping distances
under different conditions.
WARNING
Always practice braking in open
waters ensuring there are no wa-
tercraft or boats in your immediate
vicinity, especially astern. Other
users of the waterways may not be
able to maneuver or stop in time
to avoid you should you unexpect-
edly come to a full stop in front of
them.
The iBR system can also be used for
slowing down or for stopping the
watercraft more quickly, and for in-
creasing maneuverability especially
when docking. Stopping using the
iBR system in a straight line and in a
turn should be practiced extensively
to become familiar with the handling
characteristics of the watercraft under
partial or full braking conditions.
When at speed and the brake is first
applied, a plume of water will shoot
up in the air behind the watercraft and
may cause the operator of a following
watercraft to momentarily loose sight
of your PWC.
WARNING
It is important to inform the oper-
ator of a watercraft who intends to
follow in a convoy formation of the
braking and maneuvering capabil-
ity of your PWC, what the plume of
water indicates, and that a greater
distance should be maintained be-
tween both of you.
The operator should also practice dock-
ing with an imaginary dock using the
various controls available (iBR lever
and throttle lever).
Release the throttle at a sufficient dis-
tance before the expected landing
area.
Reduce speed to idle.
Maneuver using a combination of the
iBR lever and throttle lever, shifting
to neutral, reverse, or forward as re-
quired.
Remember that when operating in re-
verse, steering direction is reversed.
Turning the handlebars to the left will
move the stern to the right when back-
ing up, and vice-versa.
WARNING
Directional control is reduced
when the throttle is released
and/or when engine is off. Steer-
ing direction is reversed when op-
erating the watercraft in reverse.
Beaching
NOTICE
It is not recommended to
run the watercraft to the beach.
Reduce speed and avoid acceleration
towards the beach and shut off the en-
gine if possible before the water is less
than 90 cm (3 ft) deep under the low-
est rear portion of the hull. Then pull
the watercraft to the beach.
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