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In shallow water, proceed with cau-
tion and at very low speeds.
Grounding or abrupt stops may re-
sult in injury. Debris may also be
picked up and be thrown rearward
by the jet pump onto people or prop-
erty.
Respect no wake zones, the rights
of other water users and the envi-
ronment. As the “skipper” and
owner of a boat you are responsible
for damage to other boats caused
by the wake of your craft. Allow no
one to throw refuse overboard.
This craft is equipped with naviga-
tion lights which should be used be-
tween sunset and sunrise. Reduce
speed and do not operate the craft
in reduced visibility.
Remember, gasoline fumes are in-
flammable and explosive. Always
adhere to the fueling procedure
contained in this guide and those
given to you by the marina. Always
verify fuel level before use and dur-
ing the ride. Apply the principle of
1/3 fuel to destination, 1/3 back and
1/3 reserve fuel supply. Do not carry
spare fuel or inflammable liquids in
any of the storage or engine com-
partments.
Combustion engine needs air to op-
erate; consequently this craft can
not be totally watertight. Any ma-
neuvers such as figure eights etc.,
that cause the upper deck to be un-
der water may cause severe engine
problems due to water ingestion.
Refer to SPECIAL PROCEDURES and
Limited Warranty contained in this
guide.
Operation of this craft by a minor or
disabled person is NOT recom-
mended.
Maintenance
Only perform servicing procedures
which are detailed in this guide. Fur-
ther assistance or information can
be obtained from your authorized
Sea-Doo dealer. In many instances
proper tools and training is required
for certain servicing or repair proce-
dures.
Maintain the craft and equipment in
top condition at all times. Adhere to
the prescribed maintenance sched-
ules. An annual inspection of the
craft is always a good recommenda-
tion that should be followed.
The bilge must be kept clean of oil,
water or other foreign materials.
Do not attempt to lift the craft with-
out special equipment and training.
The engine and the corresponding
components identified in this guide
should not be utilized on product(s)
other than for those they were de-
signed. Maintenance procedures
and specified tightening torque
must be strictly adhered to. Never
attempt repairs unless the appropri-
ate tools are available. These craft
are designed with parts dimen-
sioned in both the metric and the
imperial systems. When replacing
fasteners, make sure to use only
those recommended by Bombar-
dier. If required, contact your autho-
rized Sea-Doo dealer for further ser-
vicing information.
Operate your craft prudently and
have fun. Don’t forget that all per-
sons must assist other boaters in an
emergency.
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