Yamaha DIC183 manual 5

Table of contents

Transporting on a trailer ...............	55
First-time operation.........................	56
Engine break-in ............................	56
Pre-operation checks......................	57
Pre-operation checklist ....................	57
Pre-operation check points ..........	59
Pre-launch checks ...........................	59
Post-launch checks .........................	65
Operation .........................................	66
Operating your watercraft .............	66
Getting to know your watercraft .......	66
Learning to operate
your watercraft .............................	66
Riding position .................................	67
Launching the watercraft .................	67
Starting the engine on water ...........	67
Stopping the engine ........................	68
Leaving the watercraft .....................	68
Operating the watercraft ..................	68
Turning the watercraft .....................	69
Stopping the watercraft ...................	70
Operating the watercraft in reverse
(VX Deluxe / VX Cruiser) .............	71
Boarding the watercraft ...................	71
Starting off .......................................	74
Capsized watercraft .........................	75
Beaching and docking
the watercraft ...............................	76
Operating in weeded areas .............	77
After removing the watercraft
from the water ..............................	77
Care and storage .............................	78
Post-operation care ......................	78
Flushing the cooling water
passages ......................................	78
Cleaning the watercraft ...................	79
Battery care .....................................	79
Long-term storage ........................	82

Rustproofing ....................................	83
Maintenance ....................................	84
Maintenance ................................	84
Tool kit .............................................	84
Periodic maintenance chart .............	85
Engine oil and oil filter .....................	86
Specifications..................................	87
Specifications................................	87
Trouble recovery.............................	88
Troubleshooting ...........................	88
Troubleshooting chart ......................	88
Emergency procedures ................	91
Cleaning the jet intake and
impeller ........................................	91
Jumping the battery .........................	92
Replacing the fuses .........................	92
Towing the watercraft ......................	94
Submerged watercraft .....................	94
Consumer information ...................	95
Limited warranty ...........................	95
YAMAHA EXTENDED SERVICE
(Y.E.S.) .....................................	97

Cleaning ..........................................	82
Lubrication .......................................	82