Boarding the Watercraft | Polaris 2003 MSX instruction

Boarding the Watercraft

Practice boarding the watercraft in shallow water before riding in deep water. Any passengers should also practice boarding in the event they must reboard in deep water.

Boarding and Starting in Deep Water (Operator Only)

Make sure the watercraft engine is turned off when boarding in deep water.

1.Swim to the rear of the watercraft. Grip the boarding handle near the rear of the seat.

2.Pull yourself up onto the boarding platform.

3.Move up to the seat and straddle it.

4.Attach the lanyard lock plate to the engine stop switch and see that the lanyard wrist band is secure on your left wrist before starting the engine.

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Polaris 2003 MSX owner manual Boarding the Watercraft, Boarding and Starting in Deep Water Operator Only

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