Boarding The Watercraft - Sea-doo GTX 4-TEC Operator's Manual

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Boarding the Watercraft

General
As with any watercraft, boarding
should be done carefully and engine
should not be running.
WARNING
Engine should be OFF when
boarding the watercraft or when
using boarding step. Keep limbs
away from jet or intake grate. Stay
on center of the step. Only one
person at a time on the step. Nev-
er use the step for pulling, towing,
diving or jumping, boarding a wa-
tercraft that is out of water or any
other purpose other than a board-
ing step.
Boarding is facilitated by using a step.
WARNING
Inexperienced riders should prac-
tice how to get aboard (all meth-
ods explained here) close to shore
first before venturing into deep
water.
WARNING
Never use jet pump components
or side vanes as a supporting point
to board the watercraft.
Boarding from a Dock or
in Shallow Water
When boarding from a dock, slowly
place one foot on the watercraft foot-
board nearest the dock and, at the
same time, transfer the body weight
to the other side in order to balance
the watercraft while holding the han-
dlebar. Then, bring the other foot over
the seat and put it on the other foot-
board. Push the watercraft away from
the dock.
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In shallow water, board the watercraft
either from the side or the rear.
Ensure there is at least 90 cm (3 ft)
of water underneath the lowest rear
portion of the hull.
Take into account that the hull will
lower in water when all passengers
are aboard. Be certain to maintain the
specified depth so sand, pebbles and
rocks will not be drawn up in the jet
pump.
CAUTION: Starting the engine or
riding the watercraft in shallower
water might damage the impeller or
other jet pump components.
A. Maintain at least 90 cm (3 ft) underneath
the lowest rear portion of the hull when
all passengers are aboard
Boarding in Deep Water
Operator Alone
Swim to the rear of the watercraft.