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TRAILERING, STORAGE
AND PRE-SEASON PREPARATION
Trailering
CAUTION:
To avoid damaging O.P.A.S.
side vanes, the maximum trailer wood
sticks span including stick width
should not exceed 71 cm (28 in). Ends
of both trailer wood sticks should not
be more than 2.59 m (102 in) away
from watercraft front (bow) attach-
ment point. See following illustration.
TRAILER FOR O.P.A.S.
1. Watercraft front (bow) attachment point
2. Wood sticks
A. 71 cm (28 in)
B. 2.59 m (102 in)
Make sure that fuel tank cap is proper-
ly installed.
Check the applicable laws and regula-
tions in your area concerning towing a
trailer, especially the following rules:
– brake system
– tow vehicle weight
– mirrors.
Take the following precautions when
towing the watercraft:
Tie the watercraft to both front and rear
(bow/stern) eyelets so that it is firmly
retained on the trailer. Use additional
tie-downs if necessary.
CAUTION:
Do not route ropes or tie-
downs over the seat or grab handle
as they could produce permanent
damage. Wrap ropes or tie-downs
with rags or similar protectors
where they can touch the
watercraft
body.
Ensure all storage compartment cov-
ers and seat are properly latched.
F00L2VY
A
B
1
2
WARNING
Never tip this vehicle on end for
transporting. We recommend that
you carry the vehicle in its normal
operating position.
WARNING
Make sure seat is securely latched
before prior to trailering.
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