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                                                                         Safety information

                            EJU44610                              EJU44341
                                   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 (EX Deluxe). The electron-  supply some thrust while the watercraft is
                              ic throttle mechanism of the levers can be  decelerating, but you can turn more sharp-
                              adversely affected, which could cause loss  ly if you apply throttle while turning the han-
                              of control. In addition, do not place objects  dlebars.
                              susceptible to magnetic forces (i.e., credit  The OTS system does not function below
                              cards, watches, etc.) close to the throttle  planing speeds or when the engine is off.
                              lever or 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.
                                                                   EX: This watercraft is water-jet propelled.
                                                                   The jet pump is directly connected to the
                                                                   engine. This means that jet thrust will pro-
                                                                   duce  some  movement whenever the en-
                                                                   gine is running.  There  is no “neutral”
                                                                   position.
                                                                   EX Sport: 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. You are in either “forward” or “re-
                                                                   verse”, depending upon the shift lever
                                                                   position.

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