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Uneven weight distribution or additional weight may affect the
handling of the watercraft.
Carbon Monoxide: The exhaust from the engine on a watercraft
contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which is a colorless, odorless and
poisonous gas. Excessive exposure to CO can cause severe injury or
death. Follow this advice to avoid injury.
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Never "Platform Drag" by holding onto the boarding platform or being
dragged directly behind the watercraft. This is where CO will be.
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DO NOT sit on the watercraft transom or the boarding platform while
the engine is running.
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Make sure the engine is properly tuned and running well. An
improperly tuned engine produces excessive exhaust and CO.
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If you smell engine exhaust do not stay in that position.
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Go to the United States Coast Guard's website: (www.uscgboating.
org) for more information on how to help protect yourself and others
from the dangers of CO.
Tow Ropes: Tow ropes come in different lengths and strengths for
different activities. Make sure any rope you are using is suited for that
activity and that it is in good condition.
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Never use a rope that is frayed, knotted, unraveling or discolored
from use or being left in the sun. If a rope breaks while in use it can
recoil at the skier/rider being towed or into the watercraft where
it might strike passengers. Replace tow ropes with any sign of
damage.
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Never use a tow rope with elastic or bungee material to pull skiers or
riders.
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Rope should be attached to the watercraft in an approved fashion
with hardware designed for towing. Refer to your watercraft manual
2019 Malibu Boats, LLC Owner's Manual • Page 32
https://www.boat-manuals.com/
for instructions on proper tow rope attachment.
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Always keep people and tow ropes away from the propeller, even
when idling.
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If a tow rope should become entangled in a propeller, shut off the
engine, remove the key and secure it in a safe location before
retrieving the rope.
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Tow ropes should be neatly stowed in the boat when not in use.
Preparing to ski or ride: Always have a person other than the driver
act as an observer to look out for the skier/rider.
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Be sure the driver is aware of the experience and ability of the skier/
rider.
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The driver, observer and skier/rider need to agree on hand signals
before skiing or riding. Signals should include READY, STOP,
SPEED UP and SLOW DOWN.
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Start the engine only after making sure that no one in the water is
near the propeller.
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Turn the engine off when people are getting into or out of the
watercraft, or in the water near the watercraft.
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Always make sure the tow rope is not wrapped around anyone's
hands, arms, legs or other parts of the body.
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Start the watercraft and move slowly to remove slack until the tow
rope is tight.
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When the skier/rider signals READY and there is no traffic ahead,
take off in a straight line. Adjust the speed according to the signals
given by the skier/rider.
Skiing or riding: The watercraft and skier/rider should always
maintain a sufficient distance from obstacles so a skier/rider falling or
coasting and/or watercraft will not encounter any obstacle.
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