Skier's Choice 2008 Supra Launch 20, Owner'S Manual

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© 2008 Skier’s Choice, Inc. © 2008 Skier’s Choice, Inc.
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© 2008 Skier’s Choice, Inc. © 2008 Skier’s Choice, Inc.
General Safety Precautions
- To avoid serious personal injury, DO NOT be on or
about the swim platform while engine is running and
keep away from rear of boat while engine is running.
- To avoid serious personal injury, DO NOT operate
engine while anyone is on or about the swim platform
or in the water near the boat.
General Safety Precautions
(continued)
Failure to adhere to these precautions may result
in severe injury or death to you and/or others.
- Improper operation is extremely dangerous. Operators
must read and understand all operating manuals
supplied with the boat before operation.
- Remain seated at all times while boat is in motion.
- Never stand or allow passengers to stand while the
boat is moving. You or others may be thrown from the
boat.
- Children in the bow of the boat should be
accompanied by an adult at all times.
- Never operate the boat while under the influence of
alcohol or drugs.
- On-board equipment must always conform to the
governing federal, state, and local regulations.
- Gasoline vapors can explode. Before starting engine,
open engine box, check engine compartment for
gasoline vapors, and operate blower for at least four
minutes. Run blower below cruising speed.
- Leaking fuel is a fire and explosion hazard. Inspect
system regularly. Examine fuel tanks for leaks or
corrosion at least annually.
- Never override or modify the engine safety shut-off
switch or engine neutral starting safety switch in
any way.
- Never remove or modify components of the fuel
system in any way except for maintenance by
qualified personnel. Tampering with fuel components
may cause a hazardous condition.
- Never allow any type of spark or open flame on board.
It may result in fire or explosion.
- It is the owner’s responsibility to check tightness of the
Rad-A-Cage Tower bolts BEFORE each use.
- The Rad-A-Cage Tower is designed to pull a single (1)
individual. DO NOT climb or sit on the Rad-A-Cage
Tower. Rope may loop on inverted tricks. DO NOT sit
behind the pulling point of the Rad-A-Cage Tower.
- It is the driver’s responsibility to ensure all passengers
are seated when boat is underway.
- The tow bar is not designed for vertical extensions.
Any modifications to the tow bar or its mountings
may result in damage to the boat and injury to the user.
- Rear storage area is located above the gas tank and
is not designed for ballast. Weight limit is 150 lbs.
equally distributed.
- The Rad-A-Cage Tower may strike low objects. Check
clearance height around docks, shore, overhanging
objects, bridges and power lines.
- Do not pull past 45 degrees of the centerline of the
boat. Failure to follow this rule could result in the boat
capsizing.
Failure to adhere to these warnings may result in severe
injury or death to you and/or others.
- This boat is a high-performance boat and capable of
quick and tight turns and changes in direction. It is the
driver’s responsibility to operate the boat in a manner
to ensure the safety of all passengers.
Boaters must continuously be aware of weather condi -
tions.
- Sudden storms, wind, lightning, etc., can unexpectedly
put boaters in grave danger. Always check the local
weather report before going boating.
It is the driver’s responsibility to determine if weather or other
factors have created an unsafe boating environment.
- The driver is solely responsible for the consequences
of their actions.