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                                Safety information

                            EJU42474                              EJU42415
                                   Hazard information                Watercraft characteristics
                             Never start the engine or let it run for any   Jet  thrust turns the  watercraft. Releasing
                              length of time in an enclosed area. Exhaust  the throttle lever completely produces only
                              fumes contain carbon monoxide, a color-  minimum thrust.  If you  are traveling at
                              less, odorless gas that may cause loss of  speeds above trolling, you will have rapidly
                              consciousness and  death within a  short  decreasing ability to steer without throttle.
                              time. Always operate the watercraft in an  This model is equipped with the Yamaha
                              open area.                           Engine Management System (YEMS) that
                             Do not touch the hot muffler or engine dur-  includes an off-throttle steering (OTS) sys-
                              ing or immediately after engine operation;  tem. It will activate at planing speeds
                              they can cause serious burns.        should you attempt to steer the watercraft
                             Do not  place magnets or objects with  a  after releasing the throttle lever. The OTS
                              strong magnetic force near the throttle le-  system assists in turning by continuing to
                              ver or RiDE lever. The electronic  throttle  supply some thrust while the watercraft is
                              mechanism of the levers can be adversely  decelerating, but you can turn more sharp-
                              affected, which could cause loss of control.  ly if you apply throttle while turning the han-
                              In addition, do not place objects suscepti-  dlebars.
                              ble to magnetic forces (i.e., credit cards,  The OTS system does not function below
                              watches, etc.) close to the throttle lever or  planing speeds or when the engine is off.
                              RiDE lever.                          Once the engine slows down, the water-
                                                                   craft will no longer turn in response to han-
                                                                   dlebar input until you apply throttle again or
                                                                   you reach trolling speed.
                                                                   Practice  turning in an open area without
                                                                   obstacles until you have a good feel for this
                                                                   maneuver.
                                                                   This watercraft is water-jet propelled. The
                                                                   jet pump is directly connected to the en-
                                                                   gine. This means that jet thrust will produce
                                                                   some movement whenever the  engine is
                                                                   running and the “F” (forward) or “R” (re-
                                                                   verse) shift indicator is displayed. When the
                                                                   “N” (neutral) shift indicator is displayed, the
                                                                   forward and reverse thrust are balanced to
                                                                   help keep the watercraft from moving in ei-

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