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Operation

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Operating your watercraft
reliability.
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Check state and local laws before operating
WARNING
your watercraft.
Before operating your watercraft, become
Operate defensively at safe speeds and keep
familiar with all of the controls. Consult a
a safe distance away from people, objects,
Yamaha dealer about any control or func-
and other watercraft. Select a wide area to
tion that you do not fully understand. Fail-
practice maneuvering in, where there is good
ure to understand how the controls work
visibility and light boat traffic.
could cause an accident or prevent you
from avoiding an accident.
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Getting to know your watercraft
Operating your watercraft requires skills ac-
quired through practice over a period of time.
Take the time to learn the basic techniques
well before attempting more difficult maneu-
vers.
Operating your new watercraft can be a very
enjoyable activity, providing you with hours of
Use the buddy system—operate with some-
pleasure. However, it is essential to familiar-
one nearby. Scan constantly for people, ob-
ize yourself with the operation of the water-
jects, and other watercraft. Be alert for
craft to achieve the skill level necessary to
conditions that limit your visibility or block
enjoy riding safely.
your vision of others.
Before operating this watercraft, read this
You should grip the handlebars firmly and get
owner’s/operator’s manual, the Riding Prac-
to a standing or kneeling position quickly.
tice Guide, the Riding Instruction card, and all
Keep both feet or knees on the riding tray
labels on the watercraft. Pay particular atten-
when the watercraft is in motion.
tion to the safety information beginning on
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page 7. Also, watch the Basic Orientation Operating positions
Video provided with your watercraft. These After you are underway, you may choose to
materials should give you an understanding kneel or stand, depending upon watercraft
of the watercraft and its operation. speed, your skill level, and your preference.
Remember: This watercraft is designed to Here are some guidelines.
carry the operator only. Never have more Kneeling
than one person on the watercraft at any It is easier to maintain your balance when
time. kneeling than when standing. This position is
recommended when traveling at sub-planing
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Learning to operate your watercraft
speeds. (At sub-planing speeds, there is a
Before operating the watercraft, always per-
form the pre-operation checks listed on page
36. The short time spent checking the water-

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