Nautique Crossover 90490 - Manual (Page 45)

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Boating Safety
• The operator should always watch the skier or rider as the
line is tightened to start (in case rope wraps around ski or
skier).
• The operator should look ahead before starting.
• Start from a safe place with good forward and peripheral
visibility.
• The operator should check direction of the rudder before
starting (in gear, slowly making sure the boat goes straight).
• The operator should be primarily aware of what is occurring
in front of the boat, but be aware of skier’s or rider’s
progress.
• Be sure to inspect the tow eye or pylon before use. If there is
any evidence of corrosion or other damage, do not use until
it has been inspected by your Nautique dealer.
• Be sure to wear wet suits or protective shorts when skiing or
riding to prevent abrasions, hypothermia and injuries to
orifices (rectal and vaginal) from impact with a water
surface.
• When people are getting on or off of watersports equipment,
always turn the engine off. If boarding watersports
equipment from the boat, always do so from the boarding
platform.
• Always inspect watersports equipment for wear, fraying, etc.,
before use. DO NOT use if they show signs of wear or
fraying.
• When approaching a skier or rider, always turn the engine
off before allowing the skier or rider to come on-board. This
will keep a propeller that is rotating under engine power
from injuring the skier or rider.
• Be sure to approach a downed skier or rider on the
operator’s side; keep the skier or rider always in view.
• Display a skier down flag whenever the skier or rider is in
the water and not skiing or riding.
• Inspect towline for fraying, unnecessary knots or cuts.
Replace when the rope shows signs of wear. DO NOT wait
for the rope to break before replacing an old rope.
• Be sure to follow the approved towing pattern on each lake.
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