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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CAUTION:

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

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Engine break-in

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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CAUTION:

Be sure to check the engine oil level before operating the watercraft for the first time. (See page 47 for engine oil checking procedures.)

(1)Launch the watercraft and start the en- gine. (See page 54 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 6500 r/min.

(3)Proceed with normal operation.

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CAUTION:

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

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Launching the watercraft

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

If there are waves, someone should make sure that the watercraft is not pushed into the trailer after launching the watercraft.

●For VX Deluxe/VX Cruiser:

Use the remote control transmitter to select the unlock mode. (See page 34 for Yamaha Security System and low-RPM mode selec- tion procedures.)

After the watercraft is in the water, start the engine. Shift into reverse and move the wa- tercraft back slowly.

●For VX/VX Sport:

After the watercraft is in the water, turn it around so that the bow faces the direction you wish to go. Start the engine, and then

slowly move away from the launching area.

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Starting the engine

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WARNING

Never start the engine or let it run for any length of time in an enclosed area. Exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide, a

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