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Equipment operation
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Wakeboard tower
The wakeboard tower is provided as an ele-
vated tow point suitable for wakeboards and
similar towable recreational equipment. The
tow pylon can be used to attach a standard
ski rope or other tow-rope.
WARNING
Severe injury or death can result if you ig-
nore any of the following:
Maximum towing capacity:
1 Person, 158 kg (350 lb) max.
Make sure the tow-rope is securely fas-
tened to the tow pylon on the wake-
board tower.
Do not tow a tube or other inflatable
from the wakeboard tower. Use the ski
tow hook on the transom.
Stay clear of the tow-rope while pulling
a wakeboard rider or skier.
Do not climb, hang, or sit on the wake-
board tower.
Make sure all knobs or pins securing the
wakeboard tower are tightened before
operation and check periodically during
use.
NOTICE
Do not modify the wakeboard tower to tow
from it or to carry accessories not de-
signed for it. The wakeboard tower could
be damaged. Also, the wakeboard tower
collapsing feature is intended for storage
only. The boat should not be transported
or operated with the tower in the col-
lapsed position.
Collapsing and setting up the
wakeboard tower
When storing the boat, collapse the wake-
board tower.
NOTICE
Accidentally dropping the upper tower
section while collapsing or raising it can
damage the tower, the boat, or both. As-
sistants need to support the upper tow-
er section during the procedure.
Do not operate the boat or transport it
on the trailer with the tower in the col-
lapsed position to avoid possible dam-
age.
To collapse the wakeboard tower:
(1) Remove the lock knob securing the bimi-
ni top to the wakeboard tower.
1
Lock knob
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