2015 Kawasaki Jet Ski Ultra 310X SE Owners Manual - Page 102

jOPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 101 Watercraft Helmet...Something You Should Know A helmet helps protect your head, but could contribute to neck injuries. Before wearing a helmet on a personal watercraft you must weigh the benefits and risks. Benefits: Helmets offer some head protection from impacts with hard objects. Risks: Helmets could reduce peripheral vision and increase fatigue; both of which could lead to a collision. Helmets could also increase loads on the neck and throat if you fall into the water, which could result in severe injuries. You must decide. If you plan to ride under conditions in which you believe there is a higher chance that your head may be hit by a hard object, such as falling during a race, you may choose to wear a helmet and accept the risks. On the other hand, if head impact with the water is more likely, you may choose to not wear a helmet. Fire Extinguisher A charged and functional fire extinguisher must be carried on board, and may be stored in the storage compartment (see the Storage Compartment section in the GENERAL INFORMATION chapter). Be sure to install the fire extinguisher securely. Because the watercraft is an inboard boat less than 4.8 m (16 ft) in length, federal regulations require that a fire extinguisher rated "B-1" (minimum 1 kg or 2 pound capacity) be aboard when operating on navigable waters under Coast Guard Jurisdiction. In addition, most states, parks, and wildlife departments require that a U.S.C.G. approved fire extinguisher be carried aboard, even on waters not under federal jurisdiction. Other countries may have their own standards and regulations; be sure to follow them. WARNING A fire aboard the watercraft may cause burns, melt the hull and cause it to sink, leaving the operator and passengers stranded. To prevent any fire from consuming the watercraft, always carry a fire extinguisher. j