Sea-doo 2001 GTX, Operator'S Manual

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SAFETY CHECK LIST
To fully appreciate the pleasures, en-
joyment and excitement of boating
there are some basic rules that should
be observed and followed by any
boater. Failure to follow this safety in-
formation and safe boating rules could
result in injury, including the possibili-
ty of death to you, your passenger(s),
the people you lend your watercraft
to, or other water users.
General
BRP recommends a minimum opera-
tor age of 16 years old.
A boating safety course is recom-
mended and may be required in your
province or state.
The performance of this watercraft
may significantly exceed that of other
craft you may have operated. Make
sure to become completely familiar
with the controls and operation of the
watercraft before embarking on your
first trip or taking on a passenger(s). If
you have not had the opportunity to do
so, practice driving solo in a suitable
traffic free area and feel the response
of each control. Be fully familiar with
all controls before accelerating above
idle speed. Do not assume that all
PWCs handle identically. Each model
differs, often substantially.
The operator of the watercraft con-
trols, and is responsible for the wa-
tercraft’s safe operation. He/she also
has the responsibility to require that
passenger(s) and people, to whom
he/she lends the watercraft to, read
and understand this safety section
Operator’s Guide, the
SAFETY VIDEO
and the on-product warning/caution
labels.
Ensure that all passengers know how
to swim and how to reboard the wa-
tercraft from the water.
Boarding in deep water can be strenu-
ous. Practice in chest-deep water be-
fore operating or embarking your wa-
tercraft in deep water.
A PWC will not self-right if capsized.
The operator and passengers must
know the proper righting procedure
as explained in the Operator’s Guide.
Make sure engine is off before rolling
over the watercraft.
Your local Power Squadron or
state/provincial authorities will be
pleased to conduct a complementary
safety examination of your watercraft
and help you define your needs.
Never ride after consuming drugs or
alcohol or if you feel tired or ill.
When fueling, follow the safe boating
fueling instructions explicitly, as pro-
vided in your Operator’s Guide and
those given to you at the marina. Al-
ways verify fuel level before use and
during the ride. Apply the principle of
1/3 fuel to destination, 1/3 back and
1/3 reserve fuel supply. Do not car-
ry spare fuel or flammable liquids in
any of the storage or engine compart-
ments.
Always stop the engine before fueling
and never allow anyone to remain on
the watercraft while fueling. Always
remember that fuel is flammable and
explosive under certain conditions.
Do not smoke or allow open flames or
sparks in the vicinity.
Respect no wake zones, the rights
of other water users and the environ-
ment. As the “skipper” and owner of
a watercraft you are responsible for
damage to other crafts caused by the
wake of your watercraft. Allow no one
to throw refuse overboard.
Don’t forget that all persons must as-
sist other boaters in an emergency.
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SAFETY INFORMATION
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