Polaris 2003 MSX owner manual Safety Decals

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SAFETY

Safety Decals

Important warning and instruction decals have been placed on the watercraft for your protection. Read and follow the instructions on each decal carefully. If any decal becomes illegible or comes off, contact your Polaris dealer for a replacement. Any safety decal needing replacement will be provided by Polaris at no charge.

The warning decals summarize and highlight key safety and operational information. Be sure to read the entire owner’s manual for details that affect safe operation of this watercraft.

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Contents MSX Page We’ve created a web site, just for YOU Page Polaris Professional Series Workmobilest WelcomePolaris Recreational Vehicles Table of Contents Do Your Part Your Responsibilities Age Restrictions Maintenance RequirementsIdentification Numbers Signal Words and Symbols SafetySafety Decals Safety To Avoid Collisions Righting Capsized Boat Located on the engine water manifold Informational DecalsOperator Guidelines Operator SafetySafety Suit/Shoes/Gloves Safe Riding GearPersonal Floatation Device Eye ProtectionOverloading the Watercraft Fire SafetyProtective Apparel Weather and DarknessObstacles and Shallow Water Pre-Operation Check Service and MaintenanceTurning and Accelerating Lifting the Watercraft Jet Pump Water Intake SafetyElectrical Shock Hazard Safe Riding PositionBoating Under the Influence Operator AwarenessOperator Fitness To avoid hypothermia Vehicle ModificationsOperator Fatigue and Dehydration HypothermiaExhaust Outlet Reverse Gate Features and Controls911 Reverse Operation Handle Features and Controls Engine Components under seat Engine Components Primary Functions Accessible FunctionsNew Generation Instrument NGI Function Overview Instrument Operation Display ModeCheck Engine Display WarningsRPM Limiter Optional Equipment AccessoriesStandard Equipment California Star Labels EmissionsEPA Emissions Regulations Three Stars Ultra Low Emission One Star Low EmissionTwo Stars Very Low Emission Pre-Operation Inspection OperationWhat To Do Fuel Refueling Oil Ride Plate Impeller Drive Shaft Jet Pump IntakeEngine and Storage Compartments SteeringThrottle Fire Extinguisher Loose PartsSeat Battery Riding Gear HullDrain Plugs and Bilge Switches/Buttons Principles of Operation Engine Break-in ProcedureOperation Give-way Vessel Navigational RulesRight-of-way and Give-way Stand-on VesselMeeting Vessels RuleEncountering Vessels Crossing Paths Overtaking VesselsFishing Vessel Right-of-Way Non-Motorized CraftLaunch Ramp Etiquette Avoid CollisionsReading Buoys and Markers Stopping the Engine Launching the WatercraftStarting the Engine Before Starting the EngineIf the Engine Doesn’t Start Boarding and Starting in Deep Water Operator Only Boarding the WatercraftBoarding With a Passenger Turning the Watercraft Reverse OperationStopping the Watercraft Beaching the Watercraft Operating in Rough Conditions Towing a Disabled Watercraft Righting a Capsized Watercraft Operating With Passengers Daily Care Post Operation MaintenanceOperation Temporary Storage Transporting The Watercraft Submerged Waterlogged Engine Anti-Corrosion TreatmentEngine Water Removal Procedure General Maintenance Maintenance and LubricationMaintenance Schedule Key Periodic Maintenance ScheduleDescription Fuel System Hull / Deck / Steering / Controls Drive Line Steering Cable Joints and Inner WireLubrication Throttle CableSteering Handle Pivot Shaft Seat Latch And Hooks Steering Nozzle Pivot ShaftThrottle Body And Oil Injection Pump Electrical ConnectionsSpark Plugs Maintenance and Lubrication Hull and Deck Care Polaris Nature Oil Synthetic Lubricant OilPolaris VES II Synthetic Lubricant Polaris Premium Gold Synthetic LubricantThrottle Cable Inspection Steering Cable InspectionFuses Antidote BatteryBattery Maintenance and Charging Replenishing Battery FluidBattery Removal Battery Charging Battery Storage Battery InstallationJet Pump Water Inlet Screen Salt Water and Unclean Water CareCooling System Flushing Engine and Exhaust System Draining Extended StorageWatercraft Engine Fogging Procedure Cleaning Lubrication Engine Turns Over But Doesn’t Start Engine TroubleshootingEngine Doesn’t Turn Over Engine Runs Irregularly, Stalls or Misfires Possible Weak Spark Cause SolutionEngine Backfires Engine OverheatsEngine Pings or Knocks Engine Loses PowerUnusual Noise or Vibration From Propulsion System Engine RPM is Too High With Limited SpeedOil and Lubricants Polaris ProductsCapacities / Dimensions SpecificationsPropulsion Obtaining Service and Warranty Assistance WarrantyWarranty Policy Engine Oil HOW to Obtain Warranty ServicePolaris Watercraft Engines California Emission Control System Limited WarrantyOWNER’S Warranty Responsibilities 109 Emissions Index111