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• Turn off the engine prior to anyone occupying the swim platform or being in the water behind
the boat to AVOID PROPELLER INJURY. Being in neutral gear is insufficient; the propeller may
still be turning, or engine may be inadvertently shifted into gear.
• Not back the boat toward persons in the water behind the boat to AVOID PROPELLER INJURY.
• Not allow people to be on or near the swim platform or in the water near the swim platform
while the engine is running because CARBON MONOXIDE will exist around the back of the boat
when the engine is running. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, which is a deadly,
odorless, colorless gas.
• Not operate the engine in a confined space or while tethered to another vessel as CARBON
MONOXIDE will be around the boats.
• Not go under the boat cover with the engine running or shortly after the engine has been
running because CARBON MONOXIDE may remain under the cover. Remove cover to ventilate
the area.
The operator shall:
• Follow safe operating practices, the Rules of the Road, and the Watersports Responsibility
Code.
• Not operate a boat if under the influence of alcohol or other drugs.
• Attach the emergency cutoff switch lanyard to himself or herself when operating the boat.
• Maintain a proper course and safe speed at all times to avoid collisions.
• Maintain a lookout for other boats, swimmers and obstructions in the water.
• Operate slowly in congested areas such as marinas and mooring areas.
• Keep a safe distance from other boats, swimmers, personal watercraft, docks, and fixed
objects.
• Look before you turn/maneuver the boat so as to avoid potential collisions with oncoming or
overtaking vessels.
• Be aware that this boat is a high-performance boat and is capable of quick, tight turns and
changes in direction. Familiarize yourself with the handling characteristics of the boat. It
is the operator's responsibility to operate the boat in a manner that ensures the safety of
all passengers. Abrupt maneuvers may result in the ejection of unsecured, unseated, or
improperly positioned passengers. Verbally warn passengers before making quick, tight turns
so they may have time to grasp a handrail, hand-hold, or portion of the boat.
• Be aware that your boat will handle differently depending on loading and on-board weight
distribution.
• Ensure that all passengers are properly and securely seated in appropriate seating locations
to avoid falling or falling overboard.
• Instruct and ensure that passengers remain properly seated at all times while the boat is in
motion above idle speed.
• Not allow passengers to sit on the transom, seat backs, engine cover or sides of the boat
while the engine is running and the boat is in motion to avoid falling overboard.
• Not allow passengers to sit in a position that obstructs the operator's view.
• NEVER leave children unattended and in the boat without adult supervision.
• Have children riding in the bow of the boat be accompanied by an adult in the bow and ensure
that all remain seated when the boat is in motion.
• Not let passengers occupy seats which may be in the path of the tow line.
• Slow down when crossing waves or wakes in order to minimize the impact on passengers
and the boat. Crossing waves or wakes at an angle (such as 45 degrees) rather than
perpendicularly will reduce the severity of the impact. Avoid rough water, large waves and
large wakes from other boats when at high speed. Jumping waves/wakes or slamming the
bow will cause large vertical impacts which may cause injury to occupants or cause ejections.
• For safe towing (water skiing, tubing, wakeboarding, wake surfing, knee boarding, etc.) be
experienced and have an observer [an observer or "spotter" is required by law in most states].
Failure to follow these precautions may result in severe injury or death
to you and/or others.
Axis
Owners
Manual
2019
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