Polaris Freedom 2002 Owner's Safety And Maintenance Manual page 82

OPERATION
Boarding the Watercraft
Boarding With A Passenger (In Shallow Or Deep Water)
Watercraft engine must be
turned off.
1. The operator should climb
on board as previously
explained and straddle the
seat. Attach the lanyard lock
plate to the engine stop
switch and fasten the
lanyard wrist band to
his/her left wrist or PFD.
Do not start the engine
yet.
2. The passenger should move
(or swim) to the rear of the
vehicle.
3. The passenger should pull
him/herself on board using
the grab handle. Both
operator and passenger
should try to balance the
watercraft while the
passenger is boarding.
4. The operator should see
that the passenger is
holding on tightly and that
their feet are both on the
footrests. Once this is
done, start the engine.
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