2009 Kawasaki JET SKI Ultra 260X Owners Manual - Page 71

2009 Kawasaki JET SKI Ultra 260X Manual

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 69 WARNING Do not exceed the maximum recommended number of persons. Regardless of the number of persons on board, the total weight of persons and cargo must never exceed the load capacity limit. Overloading this watercraft can adversely affect handling and stability which can lead to an accident. Always use the seats. Load capacity limits: 3 persons or 225 kg (496 lb) including cargo. Cargo carried in open storage area must not exceed 23 kg (50 lb) Safe Riding Rules: recommends that the operator and pas• Kawasaki sengers wear a U.S. Coast Guard approved vest -type personal flotation device (type 1, 2 or 3) at all times. Other countries may have their own standards and regulations; be sure to follow them. Check the throttle control, steering, and shifting for proper operation before starting the engine. Malfunctioning controls can cause an accident. Operate defensively at safe speeds and keep a safe distance away from people, objects, and other watercraft. żDo not follow directly behind watercraft or other boats. żDo not go near others to spray or splash them with water. Look carefully around you for other boats and objects in your path before starting and making quick maneuvers, especially before executing any quick turns. Because the watercraft is very maneuverable, other boaters may not be expecting you to turn as quickly as you are able (see the Turning the JET SKI Watercraft section). Before making a turn, always look over your shoulder to make sure no other watercraft is coming from behind. Do not rely solely on the rear view mirror; you may misjudge a watercraft's direction, distance or speed, or you may not see it at all. Take early action to avoid collisions. Remember, watercraft and other boats do not have brakes. Passengers should hold on to the person in front of them or a hand strap while keeping both feet on the deck for balance during operation or they j • • • WARNING Always follow these rules when operating your watercraft, for your own safety and that of others. comply with any Navigation Rules in ef• Always fect in your area. The Coast Guard office or state boating authority nearest you can usually furnish you with the applicable rules. Check local and state regulations before operating. Kawasaki recommends that all operators complete an approved boating safety course. See the Navigation Rules section in this chapter for basic navigation rules. • • •

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
69
j
WARNING
Do not exceed the maximum recommended
number of persons. Regardless of the num-
ber of persons on board, the total weight of
persons and cargo must never exceed the
load capacity limit.
Overloading this watercraft can adversely af-
fect handling and stability which can lead to
an accident. Always use the seats.
Load capacity limits: 3 persons or 225 kg (496
lb) including cargo.
Cargo carried in open storage area must not
exceed 23 kg (50 lb)
Safe Riding Rules:
WARNING
Always follow these rules when operating
your watercraft, for your own safety and that
of others.
•
Always comply with any Navigation Rules in ef-
fect in your area. The Coast Guard office or state
boating authority nearest you can usually furnish
you with the applicable rules.
Check local and
state regulations before operating. Kawasaki rec-
ommends that all operators complete an approved
boating safety course.
•
See the Navigation Rules section in this chapter
for basic navigation rules.
•
Kawasaki recommends that the operator and pas-
sengers wear a U.S. Coast Guard approved vest
-type personal flotation device (type 1, 2 or 3) at all
times. Other countries may have their own stan-
dards and regulations; be sure to follow them.
•
Check the throttle control, steering, and shifting for
proper operation before starting the engine. Mal-
functioning controls can cause an accident.
•
Operate defensively at safe speeds and keep
a safe distance away from people, objects, and
other watercraft.
°
Do not follow directly behind watercraft or other
boats.
°
Do not go near others to spray or splash them with
water.
•
Look carefully around you for other boats and ob-
jects in your path before starting and making quick
maneuvers, especially before executing any quick
turns. Because the watercraft is very maneuver-
able, other boaters may not be expecting you to
turn as quickly as you are able (see the Turning
the JET SKI Watercraft section). Before making a
turn, always look over your shoulder to make sure
no other watercraft is coming from behind. Do not
rely solely on the rear view mirror; you may mis-
judge a watercraft’s direction, distance or speed,
or you may not see it at all.
•
Take early action to avoid collisions. Remember,
watercraft and other boats do not have brakes.
•
Passengers should hold on to the person in front
of them or a hand strap while keeping both feet
on the deck for balance during operation or they