Sea-doo RXP-X 260, Operator'S Manual

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
Always perform the
PRE-RIDE IN-
SPECTION before operating this
watercraft. Be sure to read the
SAFETY INFORMATION
and the
WATERCRAFT INFORMATION
sec-
tions and be thoroughly familiar
with the iControl technology.
Should any control or instruction not be
fully understood, refer to an authorized
Sea-Doo dealer.
Boarding the Watercraft
As with any watercraft, boarding
should be done carefully and engine
must not be running.
WARNING
Engine must be OFF and tether
cord must be removed when
boarding the watercraft.
Boarding from a Dock
When boarding from a dock, slowly
place one foot on the watercraft foot-
board nearest the dock while holding
the handlebar, and at the same time,
transfer the body weight to the other
side in order to balance the watercraft.
Then bring the other foot over the seat
and place it on the other footboard.
Push the watercraft away from the
dock.
F 1 8A0 1 Y
Boarding from Water
Ensure there is at least 90 cm (3 ft) of
water underneath the lowest rear por-
tion of the hull.
Take into account that the hull will be
lower in the water when all passen-
gers are aboard. Be certain to maintain
the specified depth so sand, pebbles
and rocks will not be drawn up in the
propulsion system.
A
F 1 8L0XY
A. Maintain at least 90 cm (3 ft) underneath
the lowest rear portion of the hull when all
passengers are aboard
NOTICE
Starting the engine or rid-
ing the watercraft in shallower water
may damage the propulsion system
components.
Operator Alone
Using one hand, take hold of the
molded grab handle behind the seat.
Using the other hand, take hold of the
edge of the boarding platform, then
pull yourself up so that you can knee
onto the boarding platform.
NOTICE
Never use propulsion
system components to board.
With both hands on the handle behind
the seat, step up onto the boarding
platform.
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