Polaris 2003 Freedom, Owner'S Safety And Maintenance Manual

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OPERATION
Boarding the Watercraft
Practice boarding the watercraft before riding in deep water. Any
passengers should also practice boarding in shallow water before riding
on the watercraft.
Boarding and Starting in Deep Water (Operator Only)
Make sure the watercraft engine is turned off when boarding in deep
water.
1. Swim to the rear of the
watercraft. Grip the
boarding handle near the
rear of the seat.
2. Pull yourself up onto the
boarding platform. If your
model is equipped, use the
seat strap for assistance.
NOTE:
Some models are
equipped with a boarding step
for boarding convenience. Refer
to the specifications section
beginning on page 104.
3. Move up to the seat and
straddle it.
4. Attach the lanyard lock plate
to the engine stop switch
and see that the lanyard
wrist band is secure on your
left wrist before starting the
engine.
Step 2
Step 1
Step 3