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Operation

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Operating your watercraft
A DVD is also available at your nearest dealer
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for your convenience.
WARNING
These materials should give you an under-
Before operating your watercraft, become
standing of the watercraft and its operation.
familiar with all of the controls. Consult a
Remember: This watercraft is designed to
Yamaha dealer about any control or func-
carry the operator only. Never have more
tion that you do not fully understand. Fail-
than one person on the watercraft at any
ure to understand how the controls work
time.
could cause an accident or prevent you
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from avoiding an accident. Learning to operate your watercraft
Before operating the watercraft, always per-
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Getting to know your watercraft form the pre-operation checks listed on page
Operating your watercraft requires skills ac- 36. The short time spent checking the water-
quired through practice over a period of time. craft will reward you with added safety and
Take the time to learn the basic techniques reliability.
well before attempting more difficult maneu- Check state and local laws before operating
vers. your watercraft.
Operating your new watercraft can be a very Operate defensively at safe speeds and keep
enjoyable activity, providing you with hours of a safe distance away from people, objects,
pleasure. However, it is essential to familiar- and other watercraft. Select a wide area to
ize yourself with the operation of the water- practice maneuvering in, where there is good
craft to achieve the skill level necessary to visibility and light boat traffic.
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
page 6. Also, watch the WaveRunner Basic
Orientation Video linked to the following QR
code.

Use the buddy system—operate with some-
one nearby. Scan constantly for people, ob-
jects, and other watercraft. Be alert for
conditions that limit your visibility or block
your vision of others.
You should grip the handlebars firmly and get
to a standing or kneeling position quickly.
Keep both feet or knees on the riding tray
when the watercraft is in motion.

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