Sea-doo 2011 GTS Pro, Operator'S Manual

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To reduce the risk of SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH:
WEAR A PERSONAL FLOTATION DEVICE (PFD). All riders must wear a Coast Guard approved PFD that is
suitable for personal watercraft (PWC) use.
WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. Severe internal injuries can occur if water is forced into body cavities as a
result of falling into water or being near jet thrust nozzle. Normal swimwear does not adequately protect
against forceful water entry into lower body opening(s) of males or females. All riders must wear a wet suit
bottom or clothing that provides equivalent protection (see Operator's Guide). Footwear, gloves and
goggles/glasses are recommended.
KNOW BOATING LAWS. BRP recommends a minimum operator age of 16 years old. Know the operator
age and training requirements for your province/state. A boating safety course is recommended and may be
required in your province/state.
ATTACH ENGINE SHUT-OFF CORD (LANYARD) to PFD and keep it free from handlebars so that engine stops if operator
falls off. After riding, remove cord from PWC to avoid unauthorized use by children or others.
RIDE WITHIN YOUR LIMITS AND AVOID AGGRESSIVE MANEUVERS to reduce the risk of loss of control, ejection, and
collision. This is a high performance boat – not a toy. Sharp turns or jumping wakes or waves can increase the risk of
back/spinal injury (paralysis), facial injuries, and broken legs, ankles, and other bones. Do not jump wakes or waves.
DO NOT APPLY THROTTLE WHEN ANYONE IS AT REAR OF PWC – turn engine off
or keep engine at idle. Water and/or debris exiting jet thrust nozzle can cause severe
injury.
KEEP AWAY FROM INTAKE GRATE
while engine is on. Items such as long hair, loose clothing, or PFD straps can
become entangled in moving parts resulting in severe injury or drow-ning.
NEVER RIDE AFTER CONSUMING DRUGS OR ALCOHOL.
READ AND FOLLOW OPERATOR'S GUIDE.
Collisions result in more INJURIES AND DEATHS than any other type of accident for personal
watercraft (PWC). TO AVOID COLLISIONS: SCAN CONSTANTLY for people, objects, and other
watercraft. Be alert for conditions that limit your visibility or block your vision of others.
OPERATE DEFENSIVELY at safe speeds and keep a safe distance
away from people, objects, and other watercraft.
• Do not follow directly behind PWCs or other boats.
• Do not go near others to spray or splash them with water.
• Avoid sharp turns or other maneuvers that make it hard for others
to avoid you or understand where you are going.
• Avoid areas with submerged objects or shallow water.
TAKE EARLY ACTION to avoid collisions. Remember, PWCs and other
boats do not have brakes.
DO NOT RELEASE THRO-TTLE WHEN TRYING TO STEER away
from objects – you need throttle to steer. Always check throttle
and steering controls for proper operation before starting
PWC.
Follow navigation rules and province / state and
local laws that apply to PWCs. See Operator's
Guide for more informa-tion.
Seating is limited to one operator
and one passenger. (398 lbs /
181 kg).
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