Polaris SLT780 1996 Owner's Safety And Maintenance Manual page 18

GENERAL OPERATING AND SAFETY INFORMATION
Starting, turning, and accelerat-
ing without checking for other
boats and objects in your path can
cause an accident. Always look be-
hind you and to each side when
starting out and before making sud-
den turns. Always be aware of ob-
stacles, swimmers and other watercraft
around you. A collision can cause se-
vere injury or death.
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Quick turns or acceleration can
cause a passenger to lose his/
her balance, fall off and/or become in-
jured. The operator should alert the
passenger before making sudden
moves.
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Routine service and adjustments
to the watercraft are critical for
the safe operation and life of the water-
craft. Follow the prescribed mainte-
nance and service recommendations in
this manual. Have an authorized Polar-
is dealer perform the service work.
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While the engine is running, do
not allow hands, feet, ropes,
straps, clothing, or long hair to come in
contact with the jet pump water intake
on the bottom of the watercraft.
Never insert any object into the intake
or outlet of the jet pump. Never start or
operate the watercraft with the inlet
grate, ride plate, or any guards or
shields removed. Severe injury, death
or drowning could result from becoming
tangled in the jet pump or driveline com-
ponents of the watercraft.
Jet Pump Outlet
To prevent serious injury due to accidental starter engagement, be sure the engine is
off, the lanyard is disconnected, and the battery cables are disconnected, before re-
moving weeds or debris which may have collected in or around the jet pump intake.