Operating Instruction - Jilong Z-RAY III 500 SERIES Instruction Manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTION

Preparation before departure
Acquire necessary information and inform other passengers:
1. Get information on local laws, regulation and hazards related to
water activities and boat operation.
2. Check weather forecast, local currents, tides and wind conditions.
3. Advise someone on land of the time you plan to be back.
4. Explain basic boat operation to all passengers.
5. Be sure that at least one of your passengers can operate the boat in
case of emergency.
6. Learn how to determine the distance you can cover, and remember
that bad weather conditional can alter this.
Check the working condition of the boat and equipments:
1. Check inflation pressure.
2. Check all safety valves.
3. Check the load is evenly distributed on deck of boat: front to back
and side to side.
4. Take care for maximum motor power.
Check that required safety equipment is on board
(Check the laws and regulations of the country or locality
in which you're boating)
1. One personal flotation device (PFD) for each passenger.
2. The air pump, oars repair kit and tool kit.
3. The mandatory equipment.
4. The boat papers and your boating license (if applicable).
5. Lights are required if operating after dark.
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