Operation

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Operation

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WARNING

Before operating your watercraft, become familiar with all of the controls. Consult a Yamaha dealer about any control or function that you do not fully understand. Failure to understand how the controls work could cause an accident or prevent you from avoiding an accident.

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NOTICE

Make sure that the stern drain plugs are tightened securely before launching the watercraft.

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Engine break-in

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NOTICE

Failure to follow the engine break-in procedure could result in reduced engine life or even severe engine damage.

The engine break-in period is essential to allow the various components of the engine to wear and polish themselves to the correct operating clearances. This ensures proper performance and promotes longer component life.

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Be sure to check the engine oil level before operating the watercraft for the first time. (See page 50 for engine oil checking procedures.)

(1)Launch the watercraft and start the en- gine. (See page 58 for engine starting procedures.)

(2)For the first 5 minutes, run the engine at trolling speed only. For the 30 minutes of operation after that, keep the engine speed below 5000 r/min. For the 1 hour of operation after that, keep the engine speed below 6000 r/min.

(3)Proceed with normal operation.

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Launching the watercraft

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

Use the remote control transmitter to select the unlock mode. (See page 36 for Yamaha Security System lock and unlock mode selection procedures.)

After the watercraft is in the water, start the engine. Shift into reverse and move the water- craft back slowly. If there are waves, someone should make sure that the watercraft is not pushed into the trailer before backing away.

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Starting the engine

(1)If the lock mode of the Yamaha Security System is selected, use the remote con- trol transmitter to select the unlock mode. (See page 36 for Yamaha Security Sys- tem lock and unlock mode selection pro- cedures.)

(2)Launch the watercraft in water free from weeds and debris and at least 60 cm (2 ft) deep from the bottom of the watercraft.

NOTICE: Never operate in water that is less than 60 cm (2 ft) deep from the bottom of the watercraft, otherwise

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