SeaDoo SPARK 2022 Series, Operator'S Manual

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16 SAFETY INFORMATION
G GEETT FFAAM MIILLIIAAR R W WIITTH H TTH HEE PPW WC C
The performance of this watercraft
may exceed the performance of other
watercrafts you may have operated.
Do not assume that all PWCs handle
identically.
Make sure you read and understand
the content of this Operator’s Guide to
become completely familiar with the
controls and operation of the water-
craft 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 to become accus-
tomed to the feel and response of
each control. Be fully familiar with all
controls before accelerating above
idle speed.
JJeett TThhrruusstt
Your PWC features a jet drive propul-
sion system. The water is drawn up
from underneath the PWC from the in-
take grate and is accelerated by the
venturi to produce thrust. This acceler-
ated water is going out at the rear of
the craft.
All riders must wear Shorts with neo-
prene (wetsuit material) to keep water
from being forcefully injected into rec-
tum or vagina during a fall backward.
Riders not wearing neoprene shorts
have received severe rectal, vaginal,
and internal injuries resulting in per-
manent damage. Normal swimwear
does not adequately protect against
forceful entry of water into the lower
male or female body opening(s).
The jet pump may pick up debris and
throw it rearward causing a risk of in-
juring people, damaging the jet pump,
or other property.
Do not start the engine or operate the
watercraft if anyone is in the water
nearby, or near the rear of the
watercraft.
SStteeeerriinngg
Your watercraft has a steerable noz-
zle at the rear of the boat controlled by
the handlebars which direct the
stream of water from left to right. To
turn the watercraft, both steering and
throttle are necessary.
Do not release throttle when trying to
steer away from objects — as with
other powerboats, you need throttle to
steer.
If the engine is shut off, steering is
lost.
TTeetthheerr C Coorrdd
Keep the tether cord lip attached to
the operator’s PFD or wrist (wrist strap
required) at all times and keep it free
from snagging on the handlebars to
help ensure the engine stops should
the operator fall off.
If the operator falls off the watercraft
and the tether cord is not attached as
recommended, the watercraft engine
will not stop and your PWC may con-
tinue to move forward. You may not
be able to swim back to it.
After riding, always remove the tether
cord from the engine cut-off switch to
avoid unauthorized use by children or
others and to prevent starting in a
closed environment (e.g.: garage).
To prevent accidental starting, always
detach the tether cord from the engine
cut-off switch when swimmers are
boarding, nearby, or during removal of
any weeds or debris from the intake
grate.
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iiBBR R))
Most watercrafts have no means of
braking.
On some models, advancement in
technologies now permits us to offer a
braking system called the iBR (intelli-
gent Brake and Reverse). Practice