Tow Boat Safety - Centurion Ri257 Owner's Manual

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• Drain the ballast tanks on a fully ballasted boat if the engine is going to be shut
down for more than 5 minutes. For more details, see Stopping on page 9-8.
• Never swim near the boat when the engine is running. Even if the boat is in the
NEUTRAL position, the propeller may still be turning and carbon monoxide may
be present.
• Watch for other boats, swimmers and obstructions in the water. Stay away from
other boats and personal watercraft.
• Never replace your boat's marine parts with automotive parts (if applicable).
• Never remove or modify any components of the fuel system. Always have
qualified personnel perform fuel system maintenance. Tampering with fuel
components may cause a hazardous condition.
• Avoid contact with engine exhaust gases.
• Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide.
• Never operate the engine in a confined space.
• Never go under the boat cover with the engine running or shortly after the
engine has been running.
• Allow adequate ventilation with fresh air before entering any enclosed areas.

TOW BOAT SAFETY

Avoid an incident by being completely knowledgeable about your boat, its
operation, the additional equipment you use, and the waterway you are using, and
learn to recognize potentially hazardous situations. Maintain control of your boat
at all times. Keep a sound mind during an emergency and always think safety. Use
caution and common sense when operating your boat. Don't take unnecessary
chances!
Likewise, persons being towed must know the signals, maintain situational
awareness of their surroundings and practice safe starting, boarding, skiing and
stopping practices. No matter your ability, the enjoyment of towed water sports
can quickly turn into an emergency situation if the precautions are not observed.
Failure to follow and adhere to warnings may result in severe injury or death to you
and/or others.
Water Sports Safety Code
Before you get in the water: Skiing or riding instruction is recommended before
use. Instruction will teach general safety guidelines and proper skiing or riding
techniques, which may reduce your risk of injury. For more information on skiing or
riding schools, contact your dealer, Association or local ski club.
• Know the federal, state and local laws that apply to your area.
• If you are not familiar with a waterway, ask someone who is knowledgeable to
tell you about any hidden dangers or things to avoid.
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