OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
Check handlebar and correspond-
ing side vanes operation before
starting. Never use side vanes
as a supporting point to board
the watercraft or to lift it. Never
turn handlebar while someone is
nearby rear of watercraft. Keep
away from steering moving parts
(nozzle, side vanes, linkage etc.).
Boarding the Watercraft
General
As with any watercraft,
boarding
should be done carefully and engine
should not be running.
WARNING
Engine
should
be
OFF
when
boarding the watercraft or when
using boarding step. Keep limbs
away from jet or intake grate. Stay
on center of the step. Only one per-
son at a time on the step. Never
use the step for pulling, towing,
diving or jumping, boarding a wa-
tercraft that is out of water or any
other purpose other than a board-
ing step.
Boarding is facilitated by using a step.
WARNING
Inexperienced riders should prac-
tice how to get aboard (all meth-
ods explained here) close to shore
first before venturing into deep
water.
WARNING
Never use jet pump components
or side vanes as a supporting point
to board the watercraft.
Boarding from a Dock or in Shallow
Water
When boarding from a dock, slowly
place one foot on the watercraft foot-
board nearest the dock and, at the
same time, transfer the body weight
to the other side in order to balance the
watercraft while holding the handlebar.
Then, bring the other foot over the seat
and put it on the other footboard. Push
the watercraft away from the dock.
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In shallow water, board the watercraft
either from the side or the rear.
Ensure there is at least 90 cm (3 ft) of
water underneath the lowest rear por-
tion of the hull.
Take into account that the hull will
lower in water when all passengers
are aboard. Be certain to maintain the
specified depth so sand, pebbles and
rocks will not be drawn up in the jet
pump.
NOTICE
Starting the engine or rid-
ing the watercraft in shallower water
might damage the impeller or other
jet pump components.
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Summary of Contents for 2009 Sea-Doo GTI Series
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