2016 OWNERS MANUAL / 09
SAFETY AFLOAT
The cause of many boating accidents is often the operator’s failure to
follow basic safety rules or written precautions. Many accidents can
be avoided if the operator is completely familiar with the boat, its op-
eration and can recognize potentially hazardous situations before
an accident occurs.
Failure to comply with safety-related information and instructions
may result in serious injury or death to you and/or others. Always
use common sense when operating the boat or participating in any
activities associated with the boat, including, but not limited to,
periods of time when the boat engine is shut down and the boat is
not in operation.
• Improper operation of the boat is extremely dangerous!
Operators must read and understand all operating manuals
supplied with the boat, before operation.
• On-board equipment must always conform to the governing feder-
al, state and local regulations.
• Always attach the engine emergency safety shut-off lanyard to a
part of your clothing (such as a belt loop) when operating the boat.
Never override or modify the engine emergency safety shut-off
switch in any way.
• Never operate the boat, water ski, wakeboard or engage in other
water activities while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
• All persons must be seated in a designated occupant seating
area while the boat is in motion. (A seating label is affixed in each
model.) Never stand or allow passengers to stand in the boat or
sit on the motor box or tower (where equipped), gunwale, decks, or
any location other than occupant seating while underway. You or
others may be thrown within or from the boat, which could result in
serious injury or death. Never allow occupants to use sun pads or
transom seating while the engine is running. On models equipped
with sliding or adjustable seat backs, ensure that the backs are in
the locked position prior to operating the boat.
• Prior to starting the engine, you must open the engine box and
check the engine compartment and bilge for gasoline and oil
vapors. You must also operate the blower for at least four (4) min-
utes. Failure to do so may result in fire and/or an explosion.
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