Safety information

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Hazard information

●Never start the engine or let it run for any length of time in an enclosed area. Exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide, a color- less, odorless gas that may cause loss of consciousness and death within a short time. Always operate the watercraft in an open area.

●Do not touch the hot oil tank, muffler, or en- gine during or immediately after engine op- eration; they can cause serious burns.

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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 (for VX Deluxe/VX Cruiser).

●For VX Deluxe/VX Cruiser:

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

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