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                                                                         Safety information

                            EJU44610                              EJU44970
                                   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 oil tank, muffler, or en-  includes an off-throttle steering (OTS) sys-
                              gine during or immediately after engine op-  tem. It will activate at planing speeds
                              eration; 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 (VX / VX Deluxe /  supply some thrust while the watercraft is
                              VX Cruiser / VX Limited). The electronic  decelerating, but you can turn more sharp-
                              throttle mechanism of the levers can be ad-  ly if you apply throttle while turning the han-
                              versely affected, which could cause loss of  dlebars.
                              control. In addition, do not place objects  The OTS system does not function below
                              susceptible to magnetic forces (i.e., credit  planing speeds or when the engine is off.
                              cards, watches, etc.) close to the throttle  Once the engine slows down, the water-
                              lever or RiDE lever.                 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.
                                                                   VX-C: This watercraft is water-jet pro-
                                                                   pelled. 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” po-
                                                                   sition.
                                                                   VX / VX Deluxe / VX Cruiser / VX Limited:
                                                                   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

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