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Towing the watercraftEWJ00811
WARNING
●The operator of the towing boat must keep speed to a minimum and avoid traf- fic or obstacles which could be a hazard to the operator on the watercraft.
●The towline should be long enough so that the watercraft will not collide with the towing boat when slowing down.
If the watercraft becomes inoperative in the water, it can be towed to shore.
When the watercraft is towed using a towline, the operator should hold onto the handlebars and ride the watercraft in order to balance it.
Use a towline that is three times the combined length of the towing boat and the watercraft.
the engine compartment. (See page 52 for more information.)
Remove the storage compartment drain plugs to drain the water from the storage compartments.
(2)Install the stern drain plugs and storage compartment drain plugs.
(3)Have the watercraft inspected by a Yamaha dealer as soon as possible.
NOTICE: Be sure to have a Yamaha dealer inspect the watercraft. Other- wise, serious engine damage could re-
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Tow the watercraft at 5 mph (8 km/h) or less. The bow must be kept up out of the water during towing to prevent water from entering the engine compartment.
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Submerged watercraftIf the watercraft is submerged or flooded with water, follow the procedure below and consult a Yamaha dealer as soon as possible. Failure to do so could result in serious engine dam- age.
(1)Beach the watercraft and remove the stern drain plugs to drain the water from
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