Ski-Doo GTX Series User manual

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OPERATORS GUIDE
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Safety, Vehicle and
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cause injury including the possibility of death!
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ridden in the past. Take ti me to familiarize yourself w ith yo ur new water-
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FOREWORD
Congratulations on your purchase
of a new Sea-Doo
®
personal water-
craft (PWC). It is backed by the BRP
warranty and a network of authorized
Sea-Doo personal watercraft dealers
ready to provide the parts, service or
accessories you may require.
Your dealer is committed to your sat-
isfaction. He has taken training to per-
form the initial setup and inspection of
your w atercraft as well as completed
the final adjustment before you took
possession. If you need more com-
plete servicing information, please ask
your dealer.
At delivery, you were also informed of
the warranty coverage a nd signed the
PREDELIVERY CHECK LIST
to ensure
your new watercraft was prepared to
your entire satisfaction.
Know Before You Go
To learn how to reduce the r isk for you
or o th er perso ns being hurt or killed,
read the following sections before you
operate the vehicle:
SAFETY INFORMATION
VEHICLE INFORMATION
.
We highly recommend that you take
a safe boating course. Please check
your dealer or local authorities for avail-
ability in your area.
In certain areas, an operator compe-
tency card is mandatory to operate a
pleasure craft.
Safety Messages
This Operator’s Guid e utilizes the fol-
lowing symbols and words to empha-
size particular information:
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided,
could result in serious injury or
death.
The Safety A lert Symbol
indicates a potential personal
injury hazard.
CAUTION Indicates a hazard
situation which, if not avoided,
could result in minor or moderate
injury.
NOTICE
Indicates an instruction
which, if not followed, could se-
verely damage vehicle com ponents
or other property.
Please read and understand all
warning/safety labels on your Sea-Doo
PWC, your Operator’s Guide, all other
safety documents, and watch properly
your
SAFETY DVD
, before operating.
Always keep in mind that the
symbol, the Warning symbol, iden-
tifies an instruction which, if not fol-
lowed, may cause serious personal in-
juries including the possibility of death .
About this Operator's
Guide
This Operator's Guide has been pre-
pared to acquaint the owner/operator
or passenger with this personal water-
craft and its various controls, mainte-
nance and safe riding instructions.
This guide is indispensable for the
proper use of the product and should
be kept in a waterproof bag w ith the
watercraft at all times.
Note that this guide is available in sev-
eral languages. In the event of any dis-
crepancy, the English version shall pre-
vail.
Ifyouwanttoviewand/orprintan
extra copy of your Operator's Guide,
simply visit the followin g w eb site
www.operatorsguide.brp.com.
The informations contained in thi
s doc-
ument are correct at the time of publi-
cation. BRP, however, m aintains a pol-
icy of continuous improvement o
fits
products without imposing upon itself
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FORE WORD
any obligation to install them on prod-
ucts pre viously ma nufa ctu red. D ue
to la te c ha nges , some difference s be-
tween the m a nufactured pro duc t and
the description s and/ or specifications
in this guide m ay occur. BRP reserves
the right at any time to d isc ontinue or
change s pecifications, designs, fea -
tures, models or equipment without
incurring any obligation upon itself.
This Operator's Guide and the
SA FETY
DVD
should rem ain wi th the wa tercraft
when it's sold and in a waterproof bag
with the v ehi cle at all times.
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TA BL E OF CON TENT S
FOREWORD .......................................................................... 1
Know Before You Go............................................................. 1
Safety Messages................................................................. 1
About this Operator's Guide .................................................... 1
SAF ETY INFORM ATION
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS.......................................................... 8
Avoid Carbon M onox ide Poi s oning ............................................. 8
Avoid Gasoline Fires andOther Hazards ....................................... 8
Avoid Burns from Hot Parts ..................................................... 8
SPECIAL SAFETY MESSAGES .................................................... 9
Reminders Regarding Operation ............................................... 9
Water Sports .................................................................... 11
Hypothermia..................................................................... 14
Safe BoatingCourses........................................................... 14
SAFETY EQUIPMENT .............................................................. 15
Required Safety Equip m ent .................................................... 15
Additional Recommended Equipment ........................................ 17
SAFE BOATING PRACTICES ...................................................... 18
Drugs and Alcohol............................................................... 18
Safe Operation .................................................................. 18
RULES OF THE ROAD.............................................................. 21
Operating Rules ................................................................. 21
FUELING PROCEDURE ............................................................ 23
Recom m ended Fuel ............................................................ 23
Fueling Procedure............................................................... 23
TRAILERING......................................................................... 24
Launching/Loading.............................................................. 25
LOCATION OF THE IMPORTANT LABELS....................................... 26
PRE-RIDE INSPECTION ............................................................ 33
Hull ............................................................................... 34
Jet Pump Water Intake ......................................................... 34
Bilge.............................................................................. 34
Battery ........................................................................... 34
Fuel Tank ......................................................................... 35
Engine Compartment........................................................... 35
Engine Oil........................................................................ 35
Engine Coolant .................................................................. 35
SteeringSystem and Side Vanes (O.P.A.S.)................................... 35
Throttle System ................................................................. 35
Shifter System .................................................................. 35
Variable Trim System (VTS)..................................................... 36
Storage Compartment Covers and Seat ...................................... 36
WakeboardRack ................................................................ 36
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PRE-RIDE INSPECTION (cont’d)
Ski/Wakeboard Pos t ............................................................ 36
Ballast Tanks..................................................................... 36
DESS Postand Engine Start/Stop Button ..................................... 36
VEHICLE INFORMATION
CONTROLS/INSTRUMENTS/EQUIPMENTS .................................. 38
DESS Post(Engine Stop Switch) .............................................. 41
Handlebar........................................................................ 42
Throttle Lever ................................................................... 43
Engine Start/Stop Button ...................................................... 43
Variable Trim System (VTS)..................................................... 44
Shift Lever ....................................................................... 46
InformationCenter Gauge...................................................... 46
Glove Box........................................................................ 49
GPS Receiver (GlobalPositioning System) ................................... 50
Front Storage Compartment ................................................... 51
Rear Seat Latch ................................................................. 54
Seat Latch ....................................................................... 55
Rear Storage Basket ............................................................ 56
Front and Rear(bow/stern) Eyelets............................................ 56
Mooring Cleats .................................................................. 57
Boarding Step ................................................................... 57
Bilge Drain Plugs ................................................................ 57
Ski/Wakeboard Pos t ............................................................ 58
WakeboardRack ................................................................ 59
RecessedCargo Cleats......................................................... 61
Ballast System .................................................................. 61
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS..................................................... 65
Principle of Operation........................................................... 65
Boarding the Watercraft ........................................................ 70
Starting........................................................................... 72
Riding ............................................................................ 72
Rear Grab Handle ............................................................... 73
Operation with Wakeboard Rack and Ballast Tanks .......................... 74
Rough Water or Poor Visibility Operation . .................................... 74
Crossing Waves................................................................. 74
Stopping/Docking ............................................................... 74
Beaching......................................................................... 74
ShuttingOff the Engine......................................................... 75
Post-Operation Care ............................................................ 75
SPECIAL PROCEDURES ........................................................... 78
Jet Pump Water Intake and Impeller Cleaning................................ 78
Capsized Watercraft ............................................................ 79
Submerged Watercraft ......................................................... 79
Water-Flooded Engine.......................................................... 79
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SPECIAL PROCEDURES (cont’d)
Towing the Watercraft in Water................................................ 79
MAINTENANCE INFORMATION
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ...................................................... 82
10-HOUR INSPECTION ............................................................ 86
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES .................................................. 87
Engine Oil........................................................................ 87
Engine Coolant .................................................................. 88
Throttle Body .................................................................... 89
Throttle Cable ................................................................... 90
Fuses............................................................................. 90
Ride Plate and Water Intake Grate............................................. 92
Ski/Wakeboard Pos t (if so equipped) . . ........................................ 92
Body and Hull.................................................................... 92
STORAGE AND PRESEASON PREPARATION.................................. 93
Storage........................................................................... 93
Preseason Preparation ......................................................... 97
TECHNICAL INFORMA TION
IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS.................................................... 100
Hull ............................................................................. 100
Engine.......................................................................... 100
ENGINE EMISSIONS INFORMATION.......................................... 101
Manufacturer's Responsibility............................................... 101
Dealer 's R e sponsibility . ...................................................... 101
Owner Responsibility......................................................... 101
EPA Emissi on Regulations . .................................................. 101
SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................. 102
TROUBLESHOOTING
TECHNICAL GUIDELINES ....................................................... 114
MONITORING SYSTEM ......................................................... 118
Pilot Lamps and Message Display Information............................. 118
Beeper Code Information . . .................................................. 119
WARRANTY
BRP LIMITED WARRANTY USA AN D CAN ADA: 2009 SEA-DOO
®
PERSONAL
WATERCRAFT .................................................................... 122
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TABLE O F CONTENTS
CALIFORNIA AND NEW YORK EMISSION CONTROL WA RRANTY
STATEMENT FOR MODEL YEAR 2009 SEA-DOO
®
PERSONAL WATERCRAFT
WITH 4-TEC
®
ENGINES.......................................................... 126
BRP INTERNATIONAL LIMITED WARRANTY: 2009 SEA-DOO
®
PERSONAL
WATERCRAFT..................................................................... 130
BRP LIMITED WARRANTY FOR THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC AREA: 2009
SEA-DOO
®
PERSONAL WAT ERCRAFT........................................ 134
PRIVACY INFORMATION/DISCLAIMER....................................... 138
CHANGEOFADDRESS/OWNERSHIP......................................... 139
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SA FETY
INFORMATION
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GENER AL PRECAUTIONS
Avoid Carbon Monoxide
Pois oni ng
All engine exhaus t contains carbon
monoxide, a dea dly gas. Brea th ing c a r-
bon monoxide can cause headaches,
dizziness , drowsiness, nausea, confu-
sion and eventuall y death.
Carbon monoxide is a co lorless, odor-
less, tasteless gas that may be present
even if you do no t see or s m ell an y en-
gine exha us t. Deadly lev els of carbon
monoxide ca n collect rapidly, and you
can quickly be overcom e and una ble
to save yourself. Also, d eadly levels of
carbon monoxide can linger for hours
or days in enclosed or poorly venti lated
areas. If you experience any sym p-
toms of carb on monoxide poisoning,
leave the area immediatel y, get fresh
air and seek medical treatment.
To prevent serious injury or death from
carbon m onox ide:
Never run the watercraft i n poorly
ventilated or partially enclosed ar-
eas such as boat houses, seawalls
or other boats in c lo se prox imity.
Even if yo u try to ventilate engi ne
exhaust, ca r bon m onox ide can
rapidly reach da ngerous levels.
Never run the waterc ra ft o utdoors
where engine exhaust can be draw n
into a building through openings
such as windows a nd doors .
Never sta nd behind the wa tercraft
while engine is running . The per-
son may inhales exhaust fumes in
concentration. Inhalation of c on-
centrated exhaust fumes, which
contain carbon monoxide, ca n re-
sult in CO poisoning, pe rsonal injury
and death.
Avoid Gasoline Fires and
Other Ha z ards
Gasoline i s extremely flammable and
highly explosive. Fuel vapors can
spread a nd be i gnited by a spark or
flame many f eet away from the en-
gine. To reduce the risk of fire or explo-
sion, follow these instructions:
Refuel ou tdoors in a w ell ventilated
area away from flames, sparks, any-
one smoking and other sources of
ignition.
Never add fuel with engine running.
Never top off the fuel tank. Leave
some room fo r the fuel to expand
with temperature changes.
Wipe up a ny spi lled fuel.
Never start or operate the engine
with th e fuel cap removed.
Use only an approved red gasoli ne
container to store f uel.
Do not carry gasoline containers in
the front s tora ge compartment or
anywhere el se on the watercraft.
Gasoline is poisonous and ca n cause
injury or death.
Never siphon ga so line by mouth.
If you swallow ga s oline, get any in
your eye or inhale gasoline vapor,
see your doc tor immediately.
If g asoline spills on you, w ash with
soap and w ater and change your
clothes.
Avoid Burns from Hot P arts
The ride plate, exhaust system a nd
engine bec ome hot during operation.
Avoid contac t durin g and shortly after
operation to avoid burns.
Do n ot make unauthorized modifi ca-
tions, or use accessories that are not
approved by BR P. Si nc e these cha nges
have not been tested by BRP, they
mayincreasetheriskofaccidentsor
injuries, and they can make the water-
craft illegal for us e on water.
See your authorized Sea-Doo dealer
for available accessories for your wa-
tercraft.
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SAFETY INFORMAT ION
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SPECIAL SAFETY MESSAGES
Reminders Regarding
O p eratio n
The performance of thi s watercraft
may significantly e xceed that of
other craft you ma y have operated.
Make sure y ou r ead and understand
the conten t of the Operator's Guide
to become completely familiar with
the controls and operation of the
watercraft before embarking on
your first trip or tak ing on a passen-
ger(s). If you h ave not had the op-
portunity to do so, prac tice driving
solo in a suitable traffic free area and
feel the response of each control.
Be fully familiar with all controls be-
fore accelerating above idle speed.
Do not assume that all PWCs han-
dle identically. Each model differs,
often substantially.
Always keep in mind that as the
throttle lever is returned to the idl e
position, less directiona l c ontrol is
available. To turn the watercraft,
both steering and throttle are nec-
essary.
Like most watercraft, this water-
craft has no brake. Stopping dis-
tance will var y depending on ini-
tial s peed, load, wind, and water
conditions. Practice s topping and
docking in a safe, traffic-free area to
have an idea of how long it will take
to stop the waterc ra ft under va ry-
ing c onditio ns. Do not release the
throttle wh en trying to s teer away
from objects. You need throttle to
steer. Do not use the watercraft's
reverse to stop.
Do n ot s tart or ope rate the water-
craft if any person is not properly
seated or if a person is nearby in the
water.
The personal watercraf t's jet thrust
can cause injury. The jet pump may
pick up debris and throw it rearward
causing a risk of injuring people or
damaging the jet pump or other
property.
Observe the in structions o n all
safety la bels. The y are there to help
assure that you have a safe a nd en-
joyable outing.
Riding with passenger(s) or p ulling
tubes, a skier or a wake boarder
makes the PWC handle d ifferently
and requires greater skill.
Certain PWC s may c om e equipped
with tow eyele ts or a ski pole wh ich
can be used to a ttach a tow rope for
a skier, tube or wa k eboa rder. Do not
use these attachment points or any
other portion of the waterc raft to
tow a parasail or another craft. P er-
sonal injury or severe damage ma y
occur.
Combustion engi nes ne ed air to
operate; cons equently this PWC
can not be totally watertight. Any
maneuvers such a s figure e ights
that cause the upper deck to be un-
der water may cause severe en-
gine pro blems due to water inges-
tion. Refer to t he
SPECIAL PROCE-
DURES
and
WARRANTY
sections
contained in this Opera tor's Guide.
Engine exhaust contains carbon
monoxide (CO), which c a n cause
injury or death if i nha led in sufficient
quantities. Do not operate the PW C
in a confined area or a ll ow CO to
accum ulate around t he PWC, or i n
enclosed or s heltered a reas. Such
as whe n docked, or when ra fting.
Be aw are of risk of C O from exhaust
of other PWCs.
Before Getting Und e rway
For s afe ty reasons an d proper
care , always perform pre-operation
checks” as specified in your Oper-
ator’s Guide before operating your
watercraft.
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SAFETY INFO RM ATION
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SPECIAL SAFETY MESSAGES
Do not e xceed the payload or pas-
senger ca pac ities for you r wa ter-
craft, whi ch are listed on the capac-
ity plate and in the specifications.
Overload ing can affect m aneuver-
ability, s tability and performance.
Also, heavy seas reduc e c a pa city. A
payload or person capacity plate is
not an exc us e for failure to use com -
mon sense o r good judgm ent.
Regularly inspect the PWC, the hull,
engine, safety equipment, and all
other boatin g gear and keep them in
safe operating condition .
Be sure you have the minimum re-
quired safety equipment, PFDs and
any additional gea r nee ded for your
cruise.
Check that all lifesaving equipment,
including fire extinguisher, is in
safe operating conditio n and eas-
ily accessible. S how all passengers
where this equipment is, a nd make
sure they know how to use it.
Keep a n eye on the weather. Chec k
local weather broadcasts before de-
parture. Be alert to cha nging condi-
tions.
Keep accurate and up-to-date charts
of the boating a rea on boa rd. Before
getting underway, check wa ter con-
ditions in the planned boating area.
Keep enou gh fuel on board for the
planned trip . A lwa ys verify fuel leve l
before use and during the ride. Ap-
ply t he princi ple of 1/3 of the fuel to
reach your desti na tion, 1/3 t o r eturn,
and k eep 1/3 in reserve. Allo w for
changes due to adverse weather or
other dela ys.
Operators and Pa ssengers
Read a nd understand a ll
WARNING/
SAFETY
labels on your Sea-Doo
PWC, your
OPER ATOR’S GUIDE
,all
other safety documents, and wa t c h
properly y our
SAFETY DVD
, b efore
operating. A lways keep in mind that
the symbol, the Warning sym-
bol, ide ntifies an instruction which,
if not followed, m a y c a us e serious
personal injuries inclu ding th e pos-
sibility of death.
Check loc a l and federal boating law s
applicable to the w aterways wh ere
youintendtouseyourwatercraft.
Learn the local rules of the road.
Know and understand the appli-
cable navigation system (such as
buoys and signs). K now the waters
in w hich the w atercraft is to be oper-
ated. Current, tides , rapids, hidden
obstacles, wakes and waves e tc.
can affect safe op eration. It i s not
advisable to operate the watercraft
in rough or inc lement weather.
For s afe ty reasons an d proper
care , always perform “Daily Pre-
operation Checks” as specified in
your Opera tor’s Guide befo re op-
erating your watercraft. Keep the
safe ty lanyard a ttached to the o per-
ator’s PFD at all times and k eep it
free from handlebars so that engine
stops if operator fa lls off.
After riding, remove DESS key
from its post to avoid unauthorized
use by children or others. If opera-
tor falls off the watercraft and safety
lanyard is unattached, the water-
cra ft will not stop
Never operate a PWC while un der
the influence of drugs or alcohol
they s low rea c tion tim e and im pa ir
judgement. It is also a Federal of-
fense. Allow only qualified drivers
to operate your watercraft.
Remember that sun , wind, fatig ue
or il lness may impair your judge-
ment and reactio n tim e.
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SPECIAL SAFETY MESSAGES
At least one passenger should be
able to operate the watercraft in
case the operator is unexp ec te dly
unable to do so.
Operatio n of this PW C by a p ers on
under 16 years of age or a p ers on
with a disability that impairs vision,
reaction time, judgment, or opera-
tion of the con tro ls is NOT recom-
mended.
Always use the safety lanyard when
operating t he watercraft and ensure
that all passengers are familiar with
its use.
Ensure tha t any opera tor and all p as-
sengers know how to swim a nd
how to re-board the PWC from
thewater. Boardingindeepwa-
ter can be strenuous. Practice in
chest-deep wa ter before op erat-
ing or embarking your watercraft
in deep wa ter. If a pa s s enger does
not kn ow how to swim, ensure that
passenger wea rs a PFD a t all times
and take ex tra pre cautions when
boating.
Water Spo rts
WARNING
Avoid personal injury! Your PWC
is not designed for and should not
be used for pulling p arasails, kites,
gliders, or any devi c e which can
become airborne. Use watercraft
only for appropriate water sports.
Water skiing, wakeboardin g, or riding
a towe d, inflatable a ppara
tus are some
of the more popular water sports. Tak-
ing part in any water sport req uires
increased safety awaren
ess by the pa r-
ticipant a nd the watercraft operator. If
you have never pulled someone be-
hind y our P WC befor
e, it is a good i dea
to spend some hours a s an ob se rver,
working with and learn ing from an ex-
perienced drive
r. It is also important to
be aware of the sk ill and experience of
the person being pulled. Alway s have
a second person on board to observ e
the person in t he water so th e driver
can concentrate on opera t ing the wa-
tercraft.
Both the operator and observ er should
monitor the location of the towrope
when participating in watersports. A
slack tow rope can become entangled
with person(s) or objects o n the PWC
or in the water, particularly w hen mak-
ing a tight turn or circling, and cause
serious personal in jury.
Everyone participating in a water sport
should observe thes e guidelines:
Allow only capable sw immers to
take part in any water sport.
Always wear an approved personal
flotation device (PFD). Wearing
a properly des igned PFD helps a
stunned or unc ons c ious person stay
afloat. A Type-IV water-ski v est is an
approved and practical PFD .
Have a second person aboard to
observe the perso n being towed
and inform the driver about the par-
ticipant's hand signals. The driver
must give full attention to operat-
ing the watercraft and the waters
ahead.
Be considerate t o others you share
the water with.
Do no t tow a person in a ny wa ter
sport on a short tow rope such that
the pe rson inhales exhaust fumes
in conc entra tion. Inha lation of con-
centrated exhaust fumes, which
contain carbon monoxide, ca n re-
sult in CO poisoning, pe rsonal injury
and death.
Give immediate attention to a per-
son who has fal len. He o r she is
vulnerable in the water alo ne and
may not be seen by o ther boaters.
Approach a person in the wate r from
the lee side (oppos ite the direction
of the wind). Turn off the motor be-
fore coming c lose to the person.
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SPECIAL SAFETY MESSAGES
Participate in water sports only
in safe areas. S tay away from
other boa ts , channels, bea c hes ,
restricted areas, swimmers, and
heavily traveled waterways and un-
derwater obstructions.
Turn off engine and anchor the wa-
tercraft before s wim m ing.
Swim only in a r ea s designated as
safe for swim m ing. These a re usu-
ally marked with a swim area bu oy.
Do not sw im alone or at night.
F00A2LY
SWIM AREA BUO Y
Do not w a ter ski between sunset
and su nrise. It is illegal in most
states.
Do not drive the wa tercraft directly
behind a water sk ier, tuber or wake-
boarder. At 40 km (25 mi) per hour,
the w atercraft will overtake a per-
sonwhofallsinthewater60m
(200 ft) in front of your w a tercraft
in a bout 5 sec onds .
Shut engine off and remov e ignition
key when anyone is in the water
nearby.
Stay at least 45 m (150 ft) away from
areas marked by a diver down float.
F00A2MY
DIVER DOWN FLOAT
WARNING
Avoid personal injury! Do not al-
low anyone near the jet pump or
intake grate, even when the en-
gine is off. Items such as long hair,
loose clothing or personal flota-
tion device straps can become en-
tangled in moving parts resulting
in serious injury or drowning. In
shallow water, shells, sand, peb-
bles or other objects could be
drawn up by the jet pump and be
thro wn rearwa rd.
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FASTER -
Palm of one hand pointing
upward.
SLOWER -
Palm pointing down.
SPEED OK -
Arm upraised with thumb and
finger joined to form circle.
RIGHT TURN -
Arm outstretched pointing
to the right.
LEFT TURN -
Arm outstretched pointing
to the left.
RETURN TO DROP-OFF AREA -
Arm at 45 degree from body
pointing down to water and
swinging.
CUT MOTOR -
Finger drawn across
throat.
STOP -
Hand up, palm forward,
policeman style.
SKIER OK.
AFTER THE FALL -
Hands clenched
together overhead.
PICK ME UP
OR FALLEN SKIER,
WATCH OUT -
One ski extended
vertically out of water.
SKIING SIGN AL S
For more informat ion about wa ter skii ng, please conta ct the Ameri can Water Sk i
Association, 1251 Holy Cow Road, Po lk City, FL 33868 (1 863 324-4341).
INTERNET WEB SITE: www.usawaterski.org/
E-MAIL: usawaterski@u sawaterski.org
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SPECIAL SAFETY MESSAGES
Hypothermia
Hypothermia, the loss of body heat
to th e water, i s a sig nificant cause of
deaths in boating accidents. After an
individual h as suc c um bed to h yp other-
mia, he or she will lose co ns cious nes s
and then drow n.
PFDs can increase survival time be-
cause of the insulation they provide.
Naturally, the warmer the water, the
less ins ulation one will require. When
operating in col d water (be low 4.4°C
(40°F)) c onsideration should be given
to using a coat or jacket style PFD as
they cover more of the body than the
vest style P FDs.
Som e points to rem ember a bout hy-
pothermia protectio n:
While afloat in the water, do not at-
tempt to sw im unless i t is to reac h
a nearby boat, fellow survivor, or
a floating object on which you can
lean or climb. Unne ce ssary sw im-
ming inc reases the rate of body heat
loss. In cold water, drown- proof
methods tha t require putting your
head in the water are not r ec om -
mended. Keep your head out of the
water. This w ill grea tly lessen heat
loss and increase your survival time.
Kee p a positive a ttitude about your
survival and rescue. This will im-
prove your c ha nces of extending
your surv ival time until res c ue. Your
will to li ve does make a di fferen ce!
If there i s more than one p erson
in the water, huddling is r ec om-
mended while waiting to be r es -
cued. This action tends to reduce
the rate of heat loss and thus in-
crease the survival time.
Always wear your P FD. It won't hel p
you fight off the effec t s o f h yp other-
mia if you don't ha ve it on w hen you
go into the w ater.
Safe Boating C ourses
Many countries recom m end or requ ire
a boating safety course. Check w ith
your l oc al competent authoriti es .
Check loc a l and federal boating law s
applicable to the waterways wh ere
youintendtouseyourwatercraft.
Learn the local rule s of the road. K now
and understand the applicable naviga-
tion s ystem (such as buoys and signs).
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Re qui red Safety
Equi pment
Always c a rry the regul atory safety
items and have them conveniently on
board available for use. Check the local
regulations or consult your authorized
Sea-Doo dea ler. S uc h required saf ety
items usually include, without limi ta-
tion, a sound s ignali ng dev ice such as
a whistle, a watertight flashlight or ap-
proved flares , a buoyant heavin g line,
an anc hor and rope*, a bailer*, and
an appropriate fire extinguisher*. The
items ma r k ed with a “*” a r e not re-
quired in Canada if all persons on boa rd
a P WC are wearing a PFD.
The operator and passeng er(s) must
wear a Coast G uard approved Personal
Flotation Device (PFD) that is suitable
for PWC use.
The opera tor and w atercraft’s p as-
senger(s) s hould have ready access
to shatterproof glasses should riding
conditions or personal preference wa r-
rant. Wind, water s pra y and spe ed
may cause a person’s eyes to w ater
andcreateblurredvision.
The operator and pas s enger(s) of
PWCs mus t wear protective clothing,
including:
A wet suit bottom or thick, tightly
woven, s nug fitting clothing that
provides equiva lent protection.
Thin bike shorts for examp le w ould
not be appro priate. Severe inter-
nal injuries can occur if w ater is
forced into body cavities as a result
of falling into water or bei ng nea r jet
thrust nozzle. Normal swimwear
does not adequately protect a ga inst
forceful water entry into the lower
body open ing(s) of males or fe-
males.
Footw ea r, gloves and goggles/
glasses are also recommended.
Some type of lightw eight, flexible
foot protectio n is recommended.
This will help re duc e possible injury,
should you step on sharp underwa-
ter objects.
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Eye
protection
Vest-type
personal
flotation
device
Gloves
Wet suit
or wet suit
bottom
Foot
protection
Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs)
In ma ny countries, regul ations requ ire
that you have at least one app roved
personal flotation device (PFD) for
each person on a rec rea tional w a t er-
craft an d require tha t all c hil dren under
13 years o f age wear a P FD at all times
when the watercraft is underway. You
may not use your wa tercraft unless
all PFDs are in serviceable c ondition,
readily accessible, legibly marked w ith
the appro val number, a nd of an appro-
priate size ( wi thin the weight range and
chest size marked on the PFD) for each
person on board.
A PFD provides buoyancy to help ke ep
your head ab ov e the wa ter and to help
you remain in a satisfactory position
while in the water. Body weight and
age should be considered when se-
lecting a PFD. The buoya nc y provided
by the PFD shoul d sup port your wei ght
in wa ter. The size o f the PFD should
be appropriate for the wearer. Body
weight a nd chest size are com mon
methods used to size PFDs. It is your
responsibility to ensu re tha t you hav e
the proper number and types of PFDs
on bo ard to comply with f ederal and
local regulations and that your passen-
gers know w here t hey are and how to
use them.
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SAFETY EQUIPMENT
PFD Types
There are five types of approved PFDs.
PFD Type I, Wearable has the greatest
required buoyancy. Its des ign allows
for turning most unconscious persons
inthewaterfromfacedownpositionto
a vertical or slightly backward, face-up
position. It can greatly increase the
chances of survival. Type I is most
effective for all w ate rs, especially off-
shore when rescue m ay be delayed. I t
is a lso the most effective in rough wa-
ters
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TYPE I WEARABLE
PFD Type II, Wearab le turns its wea rer
in the same way as Type I, bu t no t as
effectively. The Type Il does not turn as
many persons under the same condi-
tions as a Type I. You may prefer to use
this PFD where there is a probability of
quick rescue such as in areas wh ere
other peo ple a re c om monly involved in
water activities.
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TYP E II WEA RABLE
PFD Type III, Wearable all ows wear-
ers to place themselves in a vertical
or slightly backward position. It does
not turn the w earer. It maintains the
wearer in a vertical or slightly back-
ward position and has no tendency
to turn the wearer face down. It has
the sam e buo yancy as a Type I l PFD
and may be appropriate i n a rea s where
other peo ple a re c om monly involved in
water activities.
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TYPE III WEARABLE
PFD Type IV, Throwa ble is required
in addition to the PFDs previously dis-
cussed. The most common Type IV
PFD is a buoyant cushion or ring buoy.
It is designed to b e thrown to a per-
son in t he water, grasped a nd held by
the user until he or she is rescued. A
Type I V PFD should a lways be in s er-
viceable condition and immediately
available for use. Grasping this PFD
may be difficult if the rescue is delayed
or if the user is overcome by hypother-
mia (loss of body heat).
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TYPE IV T HROWABLE
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PFD Type V, We arabl e must be worn.
When i nflated, it provides buoyancy
equivalent to Type I, Il or III PFDs.
When it is deflated, however, it m a y
not support s om e people.
Helmets
Some Important Considerations
Helmets are designed to offer som e
degree of protection in case of im-
pact to the head. In most motorized
sports, the benefits of wearin g a hel-
met clearly outweigh the drawbacks.
However, in the case of mo torized wa-
tersports s uc h as riding personal wa-
tercraft, this is not necessarily true a s
there are som e p articular risks associ-
ated with the water.
Benefits
A helmet helps to reduce the risk of
injury in case of a head impact against
a hard surface such as another craft,
for example, in the case o f a collision.
Similarly, a helmet with a chinguard
might h elp prevent injuries to the face,
jaw, or teeth.
Risks
On the other hand, in som e situa tions
when falling off the watercraft, hel-
mets have a tendenc y to catch the
water, l ike a “bucket”, and put severe
stresses on the neck or spine. This
could r es ult in choking, severe or per-
manent neck or spi ne injury, or dea th.
Helmets may also interfere with pe-
ripheral vision and hearing, or increa s e
fatigue, which could contribute to in-
crease the risk of a c ollision.
Weighing the Risks vs Benefits
In order t o decide whether or not y ou
should we ar a helmet, it is bes t to con-
sider the pa rticular environment you
will be riding in, as well as other fac-
tors such as persona l experience. Will
there be a l ot of traffic on the water?
What is your riding style?
The Bottom Line
Since each option minimizes som e
risks, but increases o thers, before
each ride you must decide whether
to wear a helmet or not based on your
particular situation.
If you decide to wear a helmet, you
must then decide what type is the
most appropriate for the c ircum-
stances. Look for helmets that meet
DOT or Snell standards, and i f possi-
ble, choose one designed for motor-
ized watersports.
Racing
Due to the na ture of competitio n and
the proximity of other crafts, BRP rec-
ommends w ea ring a helmet in clos e
quarter PWC racing activities. Always
follow the helmet requirements of the
sanctioning organi zation.
Addi ti onal Recommen ded
Equi pment
It is re co m m ended that you acquire
additional equipment for safe, enjoy-
able cruisi ng. This list, which is not all
inclusive, includ es item s you should
consider acquiring.
Paddle
First aid kit
–Charts
Sunblock
Emergency s upply of drin king wat er
and food.
A cellular telephon e in a waterproof
bag or c onta iner has also been found
to be be neficial to boaters when in dis-
tress or just fo r contacting someone
on shore.
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SAFE BOATING PRACTICES
YOU are responsible for your own
safety, th e s afety of y our passengers,
and the sa fety of fellow boaters. R ide
smart from the start and we all win!
Drugs and Alc ohol
Do n ot use drugs or drink a lcohol while
operating a PWC. Like driving a car,
driving a watercraft requires s ober, at-
tentive care. Operating a w atercraft
while i ntox ica ted or under the influ-
ence of drugs is not only dangerous,
but it is also a Federal offense carry-
ing a significant penalty. These law s
are vigorously enforced. The use of
drugs a nd alcohol, s ingly or in combi-
nation, decreases reaction time, im-
pedes jud gm ent, impa irs vi sion, and
inhibits your a bil ity t o s afely operate a
watercraft.
WARNING
Alcohol consumption an d boat-
ing do not mix! Operating un-
der the influence endangers the
lives of your passengers and other
boaters. Federal laws prohibit op-
erating a watercraft under the in-
fluence of alcohol or drugs.
Safe O peration
Always keep in mind that as the
throttle le ver is released to idle posi-
tion, less directional control is avail-
able, and as the engine is off, di-
rectional control is lost. You need
throttle to s teer.
Know the waters in which the wa-
tercraft is to be operat ed. C urrent,
tides, rapi ds, hidd en obstacles,
wakes and waves etc. can affect
safe operation. It is not advisable to
operate the w a terc raft in rough or
inclement weather.
Keep the safety lanyard attached to
the operator’s PFD at all times a nd
keep it free from handlebars so that
engine stops if op erator falls off. Af-
ter riding, remove DE SS ™ k ey from
its post to avoid unauthorized us e by
children or others. If operator falls
off the watercraft and safety lanyard
is unattached , the watercraft will
not stop.
Ride w ithin y our lim its and lev el of
riding ability. Avoid aggressive ma-
neuvers to r educ e the risk of loss
of control, ejection and c oll ision.
Understand and res pec t t he perfor-
mance or your watercraft.
Always ride res ponsibl y and safely.
Use comm on sense a nd c ourtes y.
While your wa tercraft has the ca-
pacity of operatin g at high speeds,
it is strongly recommended tha t
high speed o pera tion on ly be ap-
plied w hen idea l conditions ex ist
and are permi tted. Higher s peed
operation requires a higher deg ree
of skill and increases the risk o f se-
vere injuries.
The forces genera ted on the body
of riders while turning, negotiat-
ing wav es or wakes, operat ing in
choppy waters, or falling off the wa-
tercraft, especially at higher speeds,
may cause injury including the pos-
sibility of broken legs and other
bones or m ore s erious injuries. Re-
main flexible and avoid sharp turns.
In s ha llo w w ater, proceed with
caution and at very low speeds.
Grounding or abrupt stops ma y re-
sult in injury. Debris may also be
picked up a nd be throw n rearward
by the jet pump onto people o r prop-
erty.
Do not use the watercraft’s reverse,
if so equip ped, to stop. You or your
passenger( s) could be violently
ejected fo rward onto the handle-
bars or ev en off the watercraft onto
the haz ard.
PWCs are not des igned for night-
time operation.
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