Age Restrictions, Maintenance Requirements | Polaris 2003 MSX

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Age Restrictions

This vehicle is not a toy. Polaris recommends that all operators be 16 years of age or older. Contact local authorities to find out what the legal age requirements are in your area of operation.

Maintenance Requirements

Follow the recommended maintenance program outlined in your owner’s manual. This preventive maintenance program is designed to ensure that all critical components on your vehicle are thoroughly inspected at specific intervals.

WARNING

Failure to follow the warnings contained in this manual can result in severe injury or death. A Polaris watercraft is not a toy. It’s a high performance powerboat and can be hazardous to operate. A collision or overturn can occur quickly if you fail to take proper precautions. Read and understand your owner’s manual and all warnings before operating a Polaris watercraft.

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Polaris 2003 MSX owner manual Age Restrictions, Maintenance Requirements

Contents

MSX Page We’ve created a web site, just for YOU Page Polaris Professional Series Workmobilest WelcomePolaris Recreational Vehicles Table of Contents Your Responsibilities Do Your Part Maintenance Requirements Age Restrictions Identification Numbers Safety Signal Words and Symbols Safety Decals Safety To Avoid Collisions Righting Capsized Boat Informational Decals Located on the engine water manifold Operator Safety Operator Guidelines Safety Safe Riding Gear Personal Floatation DeviceEye Protection Suit/Shoes/Gloves Fire Safety Overloading the Watercraft Weather and Darkness Protective Apparel Obstacles and Shallow Water Pre-Operation Check Service and MaintenanceTurning and Accelerating Jet Pump Water Intake Safety Electrical Shock HazardSafe Riding Position Lifting the Watercraft Boating Under the Influence Operator AwarenessOperator Fitness Vehicle Modifications Operator Fatigue and DehydrationHypothermia To avoid hypothermia Features and Controls Exhaust Outlet Reverse Gate 911 Reverse Operation Handle Features and Controls Engine Components under seat Engine Components Primary Functions Accessible FunctionsNew Generation Instrument NGI Function Overview Display Mode Instrument Operation Display Warnings Check Engine RPM Limiter Optional Equipment AccessoriesStandard Equipment California Star Labels EmissionsEPA Emissions Regulations Three Stars Ultra Low Emission One Star Low EmissionTwo Stars Very Low Emission Operation Pre-Operation Inspection What To Do Fuel Refueling Oil Jet Pump Intake Ride Plate Impeller Drive Shaft Engine and Storage Compartments SteeringThrottle Fire Extinguisher Loose PartsSeat Battery Riding Gear HullDrain Plugs and Bilge Switches/Buttons Engine Break-in Procedure Principles of Operation Operation Navigational Rules Right-of-way and Give-wayStand-on Vessel Give-way Vessel Meeting Vessels RuleEncountering Vessels Overtaking Vessels Crossing Paths Non-Motorized Craft Fishing Vessel Right-of-Way Launch Ramp Etiquette Avoid CollisionsReading Buoys and Markers Launching the Watercraft Stopping the Engine Before Starting the Engine Starting the Engine If the Engine Doesn’t Start Boarding the Watercraft Boarding and Starting in Deep Water Operator Only Boarding With a Passenger Reverse Operation Turning the Watercraft Stopping the Watercraft Beaching the Watercraft Operating in Rough Conditions Towing a Disabled Watercraft Righting a Capsized Watercraft Operating With Passengers Post Operation Maintenance Daily Care Operation Temporary Storage Transporting The Watercraft Anti-Corrosion Treatment Submerged Waterlogged Engine Engine Water Removal Procedure Maintenance and Lubrication General Maintenance Periodic Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule Key Description Fuel System Hull / Deck / Steering / Controls Steering Cable Joints and Inner Wire LubricationThrottle Cable Drive Line Seat Latch And Hooks Steering Nozzle Pivot Shaft Throttle Body And Oil Injection PumpElectrical Connections Steering Handle Pivot Shaft Spark Plugs Maintenance and Lubrication Hull and Deck Care Oil Polaris VES II Synthetic LubricantPolaris Premium Gold Synthetic Lubricant Polaris Nature Oil Synthetic Lubricant Throttle Cable Inspection Steering Cable InspectionFuses Battery Battery Maintenance and ChargingReplenishing Battery Fluid Antidote Battery Removal Battery Charging Battery Installation Battery Storage Salt Water and Unclean Water Care Jet Pump Water Inlet Screen Cooling System Flushing Extended Storage Engine and Exhaust System Draining Watercraft Engine Fogging Procedure Cleaning Lubrication Engine Turns Over But Doesn’t Start Engine TroubleshootingEngine Doesn’t Turn Over Possible Weak Spark Cause Solution Engine Runs Irregularly, Stalls or Misfires Engine Overheats Engine Backfires Engine Loses Power Engine Pings or Knocks Engine RPM is Too High With Limited Speed Unusual Noise or Vibration From Propulsion System Polaris Products Oil and Lubricants Specifications Capacities / Dimensions Propulsion Warranty Obtaining Service and Warranty Assistance Warranty Policy HOW to Obtain Warranty Service Engine Oil California Emission Control System Limited Warranty Polaris Watercraft Engines OWNER’S Warranty Responsibilities 109 Index Emissions 111