Honda AQUATRAX F-12X, Owner'S Manual

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Your PWC is designed to carry you and up to
two passengers. Whenever you add
passengers or cargo, you must be careful not
to exceed the total load limits (
Load Limits,
page 97 ). Make sure your cargo is properly
secured ( Loading Guidelines, page 98 ).
Be aware that carrying passengers or heavy
cargo can affect acceleration, slowing, and
handling.
Do not carry passengers until you become
comfortable operating your PWC by yourself.
Remember, you are responsible for the safety
of your passengers. Be sure they are wearing
PFDs and other protective apparel (
page 88 ),
and are familiar with all safety information.
Avoid giving a ride to any passenger whose
feet do not reach the footboards.
Tell your passengers to hold on firmly to the
person in front of them or the seat strap, lean
with you in the turns, and keep their feet on
the footboards at all times, even when the
PWC is stopped and idling. The operator
should let the passengers know if a sudden
maneuver is planned.
If a passenger falls off the back of a
personal watercraft after the operator
opens the throttle, water can be
forced into lower body cavities,
causing severe internal injuries.
• Do not start the engine until all
passengers are seated properly
and holding on.
• All riders should wear a wet suit
bottom or equivalent.
Basic Operation & Riding
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Riding with Passengers or Cargo