Polaris Freedom 2002 Owner's Safety And Maintenance Manual page 26

SAFETY
Operator Safety
Do Not Tow If your machine is not a three or four passenger
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model. Do not tow water- -skiers, kneeboards, or any object or person
behind the watercraft. Towing can cause loss of steering control and
will create a hazardous condition which could result in severe injury or
death.
Three or four person models are capable of towing. However, be
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aware of the following: towing can cause reduced steering control. Be
extremely careful when towing other watercraft, skiers, or objects
behind this watercraft as they have a significant impact on handling
and steering. Observe local and state laws regarding water-skiing and
other towable objects
Do not allow passengers to stand on the boarding platform while
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the watercraft is running or in motion. Passengers should always
remain seated.
Never go over a ski jump or attempt to jump waves, wakes, or other
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objects in the water. You can severely damage the watercraft and injure
yourself due to impact, loss of visibility, watercraft control and reduced
reaction time.
Before starting the watercraft
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the operator must always attach
the lanyard cord to his/her left
wrist or PFD ensuring it's snug.
This will immediately stop the
engine if the operator falls off. Be
sure the lanyard is free and not
wrapped around the handlebars
or controls. When the watercraft
is not in service be sure to
disconnect the lanyard from the
engine stop switch. This will
prevent accidental starting of the
watercraft.
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