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Operator Safety
Overloading the Watercraft
WARNING
Overloading a watercraft will significantly reduce vehicle stability and control, which could result in an accident and lead to severe injury or death.
Never allow more than the specified rider capacity on the watercraft.
Polaris watercraft are designed to carry an operator and up to three passengers, depending on the model. Check the specifications section beginning on page 102 to determine your boat’s rider capacity.
When more than one person is riding, the watercraft handles differently,
which means that the operator must have enough prior riding experience to handle the watercraft with one or more passengers aboard.
SAFETY
Fire Safety
Federal regulation requires that all watercraft carry an approved fire extinguisher. The operator is responsible for providing and maintaining the fully charged fire extinguisher in the watercraft. Do not
operate the watercraft without a fire extinguisher on board.
Stow your fire extinguisher under the front storage compartment in the
If you have any doubts about your ability to extinguish a fire, swim away from the craft as quickly as possible. Immediately seek help from other boaters or people on shore.
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