Nautique Crossover 90490 - Manual (Page 47)

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To increase your enjoyment of the sport follow the “Watersports
Responsibility Code.”
It is your responsibility to:
• Familiarize yourself with all applicable laws, the risks
inherent in the sport and the proper use of equipment.
• Know the waterways where you will be skiing or riding.
• DO NOT ski or ride in shallow water, near shore, docks,
pilings, swimmers or other watercraft.
• Always have a person other than the boat driver as an
observer and agree on hand signals before starting.
• Always wear a U.S. Coast Guard type III (PFD) vest.
• Read your owner’s manual and inspect your equipment prior
to use.
• Ski or ride within your limits.
• Always ski or ride in control and at speeds appropriate for
your ability.
• Always turn ignition off when anyone is near watercraft
power drive unit.
• Avoid CO poisoning!
• Never drag within 20 feet (6.1 m) behind a moving
watercraft.
• DO NOT operate watercraft, ski or ride under the influence
of alcohol or drugs.
Boating Safety
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