Riding With Passengers Or Cargo - Honda ARX1200T3 2004 Owner's Manual

Your PWC is designed to carry you and up to
two passengers. Whenever you add
passengers or cargo, you must be careful not
to exceed the total load limits (Load Limits,
page 59). Make sure your cargo is properly
secured (Loading Guidelines, page 60).
Be aware that carrying passengers or heavy
cargo can affect acceleration, slowing, and
handling.
Do not carry passengers until you become
comfortable operating your PWC by yourself.
Remember, you are responsible for the safety
of your passengers. Be sure they are wearing
PFDs and other protective apparel (page 50),
and are familiar with all safety information.
Avoid giving a ride to any passenger whose
feet do not reach the footboards.

Riding with Passengers or Cargo

Tell your passengers to hold on firmly to the
person in front of them, lean with you in the
turns, and keep their feet on the footboards at
all times, even when the PWC is stopped and
idling. The operator should let the passengers
know if a sudden maneuver is planned.
If a passenger falls off the back of a
personal watercraft after the operator
opens the throttle, water can be
forced into lower body cavities,
causing severe internal injuries.
• Do not start the engine until all
passengers are seated properly
and holding on.
• All riders should wear a wet suit
bottom or equivalent.
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