BRP Sea-Doo GTX PRO 130 Operator's Manual page 19

G G E E T T F F A A M M I I L L I I A A R R W W I I T T H H T T H H E E W W A A T T E E R R C C R R A A F F T T
The performance of this watercraft may exceed the performance of other water-
crafts you may have operated. Do not assume that all watercrafts handle
identically.
Make sure you read and understand the content of this operator's guide to be-
come completely familiar with the controls and operation of the watercraft before
embarking on your first trip, or taking on a passenger(s). If you have not had the
opportunity to do so, practice in a suitable traffic-free area to become accus-
tomed to the feel and response of each control. Be fully familiar with all controls
before accelerating above idle speed.
J J e e t t T T h h r r u u s s t t
Your watercraft features a jet drive propulsion system. The water is drawn up
from underneath the watercraft from the intake grate and is accelerated by the
venturi to produce thrust. This accelerated water is going out at the rear of the
craft.
All riders must wear shorts with neoprene (wetsuit material) to keep water from
being forcefully injected into rectum or vagina during a fall backward. Riders not
wearing neoprene shorts have received severe rectal, vaginal, and internal inju-
ries resulting in permanent damage. Normal swimwear does not adequately pro-
tect against forceful entry of water into the lower male or female body opening(s).
The jet pump may pick up debris and throw it rearward causing a risk of injuring
people, damaging the jet pump, or other property.
Do not start the engine or operate the watercraft if anyone is in the water nearby,
or near the rear of the watercraft.
S S t t e e e e r r i i n n g g
Your watercraft has a steerable nozzle at the rear of the boat controlled by the
handlebars which direct the stream of water from left to right. To turn the water-
craft, both steering and throttle are necessary.
Do not release throttle when trying to steer away from objects — as with other
powerboats, you need throttle to steer.
If the engine is shut off, steering is lost.
T T e e t t h h e e r r C C o o r r d d ( ( S S a a f f e e t t y y L L a a n n y y a a r r d d ) )
Keep the tether cord clip attached to the operator's PFD or wrist (wrist strap re-
quired) at all times and keep it free from snagging on the handlebars to help en-
sure the engine stops should the operator fall off.
If the operator falls off the watercraft and the tether cord is not attached as rec-
ommended, the engine will not stop and the watercraft will keep running without
a driver. The operator may not be able to swim back to it.
After riding, always remove the tether cord from the engine cut-off switch to avoid
unauthorized use by children or others and to prevent starting in a closed envi-
ronment (e.g.: garage).
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