Safety information

EJU30920

Watercraft characteristics

●Jet thrust turns the watercraft. Releasing the throttle lever completely produces only minimum thrust. If you are traveling at speeds above trolling, you will have rapidly decreasing ability to steer without throttle.

This model is equipped with the Yamaha Engine Management System (YEMS) that includes an off-throttle steering (OTS) sys- tem. It will activate at planing speeds should you attempt to steer the watercraft after re- leasing the throttle lever. The OTS system assists in turning by continuing to supply some thrust while the watercraft is deceler- ating, but you can turn more sharply if you apply throttle while turning the handlebars. The OTS system does not function below planing speeds or when the engine is off. Once the engine slows down, the watercraft will no longer turn in response to handlebar input until you apply throttle again or you reach trolling speed.

Practice turning in an open area without ob- stacles until you have a good feel for this maneuver.

●This watercraft is water-jet propelled. The jet pump is directly connected to the engine. This means that jet thrust will produce some movement whenever the engine is running. There is no “neutral” position. You are in ei- ther “forward” or “reverse”, depending upon the shift lever position.

●Do not use the reverse function to slow down or stop the watercraft as it could cause you to lose control, be ejected, or im- pact the handlebars.

This could increase the risk of back/spinal injury (paralysis), facial injuries, and broken legs, ankles, and other bones. You could also damage the shift mechanism.

●Reverse can be used to slow down or stop during slow-speed maneuvering, such as when docking. Once the engine is idling, shift into reverse and gradually increase en- gine speed. Make sure that there are no ob- stacles or people behind you before shifting into reverse.

●Keep away from the intake grate while the engine is on. Items such as long hair, loose clothing, or PFD straps can become entan- gled in moving parts, resulting in severe in- jury or drowning.

●Never insert any object into the jet thrust nozzle while the engine is running. Severe injury or death could result from coming in contact with the rotating parts of the jet pump.

1Intake grate

2Jet thrust nozzle

●Stop the engine and remove the clip from the engine shut-off switch before removing

16