Sea-doo 2005 3D RFI, 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
information and safe boating rules
could result in injury, including the
possibility of death to you, 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. If you have not had
the opportunity to do so, practice driv-
ing solo in a suitable traffic free area
and feel the response of each con-
trol. 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
people, to whom he/she lends the
watercraft to, read and understand
this safety section Operator’s Guide,
the safety videocassette and the on-
product warning/caution labels.
Ensure that all operators know how to
swim and how to reboard the water-
craft 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 must know the proper
righting procedure as explained in the
Operator’s Guide. Make sure engine
is off before rolling over the water-
craft.
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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