TABLE OF CONTENTS
While reading this Operator’s Guide, remember that:
WARNING
Indicates a potential hazard that, if not avoided, could result in serious in-
jury or death.
SAFETY INFORMATION
INTRODUCTION.............................................................8
SAFETY CHECK LIST .......................................................9
General...............................................................................9
GETTING UNDERWAY.................................................... 10
To Wear............................................................................ 10
To Bring............................................................................ 12
To Do............................................................................... 12
OPERATION................................................................ 13
Collision Avoidance............................................................... 13
Safe Riding ........................................................................ 13
Operator/Passenger Awareness ................................................ 13
Manoeuvrability of the Watercraft/Towing ..................................... 14
OPERATING RULES....................................................... 16
Remember these Rules of the Road ........................................... 16
WATERSKIING SIGNALS................................................. 17
WEB SITES ................................................................. 18
LOCATION OF THE IMPORTANT LABELS.............................. 20
VEHICLE INFORMATION
REGISTRATION NUMBER LOCATION .................................. 28
IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS............................................. 29
Hull ................................................................................. 29
Engine.............................................................................. 29
CONTROLS/INSTRUMENTS/EQUIPMENTS ............................ 30
CONTROLS/INSTRUMENTS/EQUIPMENTS FUNCTIONS............. 33
1) Safety Lanyard (engine cut-off cord) ......................................... 33
2) Handlebar....................................................................... 34
3) Throttle Lever .................................................................. 34
4) Engine Start/Stop Button ..................................................... 34
5) Variable Trim System (VTS) Button (if so equipped) ........................ 35
6) Shift Lever...................................................................... 35
7) Speedometer................................................................... 36
8) Tachometer..................................................................... 36
9) Information Center Gauge/Buttons .......................................... 36
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