General Safety Precautions - Supra Sunsport 20V Owner's Manual

General Safety Precautions

Failure to adhere to these precautions may result in severe injury
or death to you and/or others.
• Improper operation is extremely dangerous. Operators must
read and understand all operating manuals supplied with
the boat before operation.
• Remain seated at all times while the boat is in motion.
• Never stand or allow passengers to stand while the boat is
moving. You or others may be thrown from the boat.
• Children in the bow of the boat should be accompanied by
an adult at all times.
• Never operate the boat while under the influence of alcohol
or drugs.
• On-board equipment must always conform to the governing
federal, state, and local regulations.
• Gasoline vapors can explode. Before starting engine, open
engine box, check engine compartment for gasoline vapors,
and operate blower for at least four minutes. Run blower
below cruising speed.
• Leaking fuel is a fire and explosion hazard. Inspect system
regularly. Examine fuel tanks for leaks or corrosion at least
annually.
• Never override or modify the engine safety shut-off switch
or engine neutral starting safety switch in any way.
• Never remove or modify components of the fuel system
in any way except for maintenance by qualified personnel.
Tampering with fuel components may cause a hazardous
condition.
• Never allow any type of spark or open flame on board. It
may result in fire or explosion.
• It is the owner's responsibility to check tightness of the tower
bolts BEFORE each use.
• The tower is designed to pull a single (1) individual. DO NOT
climb or sit on the tower. Rope may loop on inverted tricks.
DO NOT sit behind the pulling point of the tower.
• Comply with the capacity limits stated on the capacity
warning label in the boat.
• To avoid serious personal injury, DO NOT be on or about the
swim platform while engine is running and keep away from
rear of boat while engine is running.
• To avoid serious personal injury, DO NOT operate engine
while anyone is on or about the swim platform or in the
water near the boat.
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General Safety Precautions
• The tow bar is not designed for vertical extensions. Any
modifications to the tow bar or its mountings may result in
damage to the boat and injury to the user.
• The tower may strike low objects. Check clearance height
around docks, shore, overhanging objects, bridges and
power lines.
• Do not pull past 45 degrees of the centerline of the boat.
Failure to follow this rule could result in the boat capsizing.
• It is the driver's responsibility to ensure all passengers are
seated when the boat is underway.
Failure to adhere to these warnings may result in severe injury
or death to you and/or others.
• This boat is a high-performance boat and capable of quick
and tight turns and changes in direction. It is the driver's
responsibility to operate the boat in a manner to ensure the
safety of all passengers.
Boaters must continuously be aware of weather conditions.
• Sudden storms, wind, lightning, etc., can unexpectedly put
boaters in grave danger. Always check the local weather
report before going boating.
It is the driver's responsibility to determine if weather or other
factors have created an unsafe boating environment.
The driver is solely responsible for the consequences of their
actions.
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