Operation

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Riding position

Operator riding position

The operator should grip the handlebars firmly with both hands and sit astride the seat with both feet on the floor of the footwell.

Passenger riding position

The passenger(s) should hold on firmly, either to the person in front of them or to the handgrip provided, and sit astride the seat with their feet on the floor of the footwell. Never allow a passenger to ride in front of the opera- tor. (See page 18 for information on the riding position when pulling a water-skier.)

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Launching the watercraft

When launching the watercraft, make sure that there are no obstacles around you.

If the watercraft is launched from a trailer, someone should make sure that waves do not push the watercraft into the trailer.

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Starting the engine on water

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WARNING

Do not apply throttle when anyone is at the rear of the watercraft. Turn the engine off or keep it at idle. Water and debris exiting the jet thrust nozzle can cause severe inju- ry.

To start the engine:

(1)VX Deluxe / VX Cruiser: If the lock mode is selected for the Yamaha Security Sys- tem setting, select the unlock mode. (See page 32 for Yamaha Security System setting procedures.)

(2)Move the watercraft to an area that is free from weeds and debris, and has a water depth of at least 60 cm (2 ft) from the bot- tom of the watercraft. NOTICE: Never run the engine in water that is less than 60 cm (2 ft) deep from the bottom of the watercraft, otherwise pebbles or sand could be sucked into the jet in- take, causing impeller damage and en- gine overheating. [ECJ00472]

(3)Attach the engine shut-off cord (lanyard) to your left wrist, and then attach the clip to the engine shut-off switch. (See page 33 for information on operating the en- gine shut-off switch.) WARNING! Check that the engine shut-off cord (lanyard)

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