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Operation

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Operating your watercraft Maximum load:
240 kg (530 lb)
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Load is the total weight of cargo, op-
WARNING
erator, and passengers.
Before operating your watercraft, become
familiar with all of the controls. Consult a EJU32996
Learning to operate your watercraft
Yamaha dealer about any control or func-
Before operating the watercraft, always per-
tion that you do not fully understand. Fail-
form the pre-operation checks listed on page
ure to understand how the controls work
62. The short time spent checking the water-
could cause an accident or prevent you
craft will reward you with added safety and
from avoiding an accident.
reliability.
EJU32956 Check state and local laws before operating
Getting to know your watercraft
your watercraft.
Operating your watercraft requires skills ac-
Operate defensively at safe speeds and keep
quired through practice over a period of time.
a safe distance away from people, objects,
Take the time to learn the basic techniques
and other watercraft. Select a wide area to
well before attempting more difficult maneu-
learn in, where there is good visibility and
vers.
light boat traffic.
Operating your new watercraft can be a very
enjoyable activity, providing you with hours of
pleasure. However, it is essential to familiar-
ize yourself with the operation of the water-
craft to achieve the skill level necessary to
enjoy riding safely.
Before operating this watercraft, read this
owner’s/operator’s manual, the Riding Prac-
tice Guide, the Riding Instruction card, and all
labels on the watercraft. Pay particular atten-
tion to the safety information beginning on
Use the buddy system—operate with some-
page 9. Also, watch the Basic Orientation
one nearby. Scan constantly for people, ob-
Video provided with your watercraft. These
jects, and other watercraft. Be alert for
materials should give you an understanding
conditions that limit your visibility or block
of the watercraft and its operation.
your vision of others.
Remember: This watercraft is designed to
You should grip the handlebars firmly and
carry the operator and up to 2 passengers.
keep both feet on the floor of the footwell. Do
Never exceed the maximum load limit or al-
not attempt to ride with passengers until your
low more than 3 persons (or 2 persons if a
operating skills are fully developed.
wakeboarder or water-skier is being pulled)
to ride the watercraft at any time.

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