Special Safety Messages; Reminders Regarding Operation - Sea-doo 230 Series Operator's Manual

SPECIAL SAFETY MESSAGES

Reminders Regarding
Operation
– Engine exhaust contains carbon
monoxide (CO), which can cause
injury or death if inhaled in sufficient
quantities. Educate all occupants
about the risks and symptoms of
CO accumulation and CO poison-
ing. For more information, refer to
CARBON MONOXIDE AND BOAT-
ING
section.
– Gasoline vapors can explode, result-
ing in injury or death. Always use
blower for a minimum of 5 minutes
before starting engine, then turn it
OFF above idle speed. Use of the
bilge blower should never replace
"smelling" for gasoline vapor odors.
– If at any time, gasoline leaks/odors
are found, do not start the engine.
Have the boat serviced by an autho-
rized Sea-Doo Boats dealer.
– Always keep in mind that as the
throttle lever is returned to the idle
position, less directional control is
available. To turn the boat, both
steering and throttle are necessary.
– This boat has no brake. Stopping
distance will vary depending on ini-
tial speed, load, wind, and water
conditions. Practice stopping and
docking in a safe, traffic-free area to
have an idea of how long it will take
to stop the boat under varying con-
ditions. Do not release the throttle
when trying to steer away from ob-
jects. You need throttle to steer. Do
not use the boat's reverse to stop.
– Do not start or operate the boat if
any person is not properly seated
in a seat intended for use when un-
derway (refer to boat labels) or if a
person is nearby in the water.
– The boat's jet thrust can cause in-
jury. Always accelerate slowly, and
decelerate in a controlled fashion.
– Observe the instructions on all
safety labels. They are there to help
assure that you have a safe and en-
joyable outing.
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– Riding with passenger(s) or pulling
– Certain boats may come equipped
– In shallow water, proceed with
– Combustion engines need air to
– Respect no wake zones, the rights
– Between sunset and sunrise, use
– Do not add accessories or equip-
– The skipper should personally take
SAFETY INFORMATION
other boats, tubes, a skier or a wake
boarder makes the boat handle dif-
ferently and requires greater skills.
with tow eyelets, a ski pole or a
wakeboard tower which can be
used to attach a tow rope for a skier,
tube or wakeboarder. Do not use
these attachment points or any
other portion of the boat to tow a
parasail or another craft. Personal
injury or severe damage may occur.
caution and at very low speeds.
Grounding or abrupt stops may re-
sult in injury to you, your passengers
or others. The jet pump may pick up
debris and throw it rearward causing
a risk of injuring people or damaging
the jet pump or other property.
operate; consequently this boat
can not be totally watertight. Any
maneuvers such as figure eights
that cause the upper deck to be un-
der water may cause severe en-
gine problems due to water inges-
tion. Refer to the
DURES WARRANTY
and
contained in this Operator's Guide.
of other water users and the en-
vironment. As the "skipper" and
owner of a boat, you are responsible
for damage to other boats caused
by the wake of your boat. Do not let
anyone throw refuse overboard.
the boat's navigation lights and re-
duce speed. Do not operate the
boat in reduced visibility.
ment that may adversely affect visi-
bility or alter control of the boat.
the helm during storms.
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