Sea-doo GTI SE Series, Operator'S Manual

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SPECIAL SAFETY MESSAGES
Reminders Regarding
Operation
– The performance of this watercraft
may significantly exceed that of
other watercrafts you may have
operated. Make sure you read and
understand the content of this Oper-
ators Guide to become completely
familiar with the controls and oper-
ation of the watercraft before em-
barking on your first trip or taking
on a passenger(s). If you have not
had the opportunity to do so, prac-
tice driving solo in a suitable traf-
fic 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 substan-
tially.
– Always keep in mind that as the
throttle lever is returned to the idle
position, less directional control is
available. To turn the watercraft,
both steering and throttle are nec-
essary.
– Like most watercraft, this water-
craft has no brake. Stopping dis-
tance will vary depending on ini-
tial speed, load, wind, and water
conditions. Practice stopping and
docking in a safe, traffic-free area to
have an idea of how long it will take
to stop the watercraft under vary-
ing conditions. Do not release the
throttle when trying to steer away
from objects. You need throttle to
steer. Do not use the watercraft's
reverse to stop.
– The personal watercraft's jet thrust
can cause injury. The jet pump may
pick up debris and throw it rearward
causing a risk of injuring people or
damaging the jet pump or other
property.
– Observe the instructions on all
safety labels. They are there to help
assure that you have a safe and en-
joyable outing.
– Riding with passenger(s) or pulling
tubes, a skier or a wake boarder
makes the PWC handle differently
and requires greater skill.
– Certain PWC models come
equipped with tow eyelets or a
ski pole which can be used to at-
tach a tow rope for a skier, tube or
wakeboarder. Do not use these
attachment points or any other
portion of the watercraft to tow a
para-sail or any other craft. Personal
injury or severe damage may occur.
– Combustion engines need air to
operate; consequently this PWC
can not be totally watertight. Any
maneuvers such as figure eights
that cause the upper deck to be un-
der water may cause severe en-
gine problems due to water inges-
tion. Refer to the
SPECIAL PROCE-
DURES and WARRANTY sections
contained in this Operator's Guide.
– Engine exhaust contains carbon
monoxide (CO), which can cause
injury or death if inhaled in sufficient
quantities. Do not operate the PWC
in a confined area or allow CO to
accumulate around the PWC, or in
enclosed or sheltered areas. Such
as when docked, or when rafting.
Be aware of risk of CO from exhaust
of other PWCs.
– Know the waters in which the wa-
tercraft is to be operated. Current,
tides,
rapids, hidden obstacles,
wakes and waves etc. can affect
safe operation. It is not advisable
to operate the watercraft in rough
waters or inclement weather.
– In shallow water, proceed with
caution and at very low speeds.
Grounding or abrupt stops may re-
sult in injury and watercraft damage.
Debris may also be picked up and
thrown rearward by the jet pump
onto people or property.
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SAFETY INFORMATION
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