Boarding The Watercraft - Polaris Freedom 2002 Owner's Safety And Maintenance Manual

Boarding the Watercraft

Practice boarding the watercraft before riding in deep water.
Anyone who is a passenger should also practice boarding in shallow
water.
Boarding And Starting In Deep Water (Operator Only)
Watercraft engine must be
turned off.
1. Swim to the rear of the
watercraft. Grip the
boarding handle near the
rear of the seat and pull
yourself up onto the
boarding platform. The seat
strap will aid in boarding.
NOTE: Not all models are
equipped with a seat strap.
Refer to pages 8-14 for your
model's specifications.
NOTE: Some models are
equipped with a boarding step
for boarding convenience. Refer
to pages 8-14 for your model's
specifications.
2. Move up to the seat and straddle it.
3. Attach the lanyard lock plate to the engine stop switch and see that
the lanyard wrist band is secure on your left wrist.
4. Engage the choke knob completely. If the engine is already warm
do not use the choke.
5. Push the starter switch with your left hand.
6. As soon as the engine starts, release the starter switch and throttle,
decreasing the choke gradually until the engine is fully warmed.
Only enough throttle should be applied to keep the engine running.
7. Ease the throttle open and be prepared for acceleration.
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