GEKKO GTS 20 2015, Owner'S Manual

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WARNING
Misuse of a tower can cause serious injury or even death. The tower is
designed to tow one individual or towable at a time. Do not sit or climb
on the tower. Never sit behind the pulling point of the tower, and avoid
contact with the rope. The tower may strike low objects. Be sure to
check clearance heights during operation and towing.
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WARNING
Loose fittings may result in tower collapse. Check tightness of tower
bolts and knobs before each use.
Board Rack
Board racks allow for a safe and secure way to carry wakeboards, skis, and surf
boards, and keeping them from underfoot on the deck. When using a board rack be
sure that all fittings are securely clamped before each use. Be sure that all equip-
ment is securely fastened down before starting the engine. Never transport a boat
with equipment in the board rack. Both factory and aftermarket board racks are avail-
able, see your authorized Gekko dealer for options and types.
Swim Platform
The swim platform allows easy access to and from the water for water sports and
swimming. The seadeck padding makes for a gripped non-slippery comfortable sur-
face.
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DANGER
Do not enter or exit the water when the engine is running. Propeller(s)
may cause serious injury or death. Turn off the engine when near per-
sons in the water, prior to using swim platforms.
Rear Tow Eye
The rear tow eye can be used for tying up or for pulling and towing purposes. It also
doubles as a handle for swimmers to pull up on to the swim platform.
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WARNING
To avoid serious injury or death the tow eye should be used only for tow-
able water sports devices. The tow eye weight limit is 800 pounds. Do
not use the tow eye for towing other objects or boats. Do not use the
tow eye to lift or hoist the boat.
Motor box
The motor box encloses the inboard engine and quiets engine noise. In the GT se-
ries boats the motor box is in the center of the boat, where in the Revo series boats
the motor box is located in the back center of the boat under the sun deck. To open
the motor box in a GT series boat, stand on either side of the motor box and grasp
the handle and pull up at approximately a 45 degree angle. In the REVO series
there are loops on either side of the motor compartment, grasp a loop on either side
and pull up at approximately a 45 degree angle. if the engine requires maintenance,
open the box until it rests open.
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WARNING
Pulleys and belts can cause severe injury! Never open the motor box
while the engine is running or while the boat is underway!
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WARNING
After running, the engine is extremely hot and should not be touched or
repaired until it has cooled.