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                                Safety information

                            EJU44970                               help keep the watercraft from moving in ei-
                               Watercraft characteristics
                                                                   ther direction,  although some movement
                             Jet  thrust turns the watercraft. Releasing
                                                                   may occur.
                              the throttle lever completely produces only
                              minimum thrust. If  you are traveling at
                              speeds above trolling, you will have rapidly
                              decreasing ability to steer without throttle.
                              This model is equipped with the Yamaha
                              Engine Management System (YEMS) that
                              includes an off-throttle steering (OTS) sys-
                              tem. It will activate at planing speeds
                              should you attempt to steer the watercraft
                              after releasing the throttle lever. The OTS          1
                              system assists in turning by continuing to  1 “N” (Neutral position)
                              supply some thrust while the watercraft is
                                                                   VX / VX Deluxe / VX Cruiser / VX Limited:
                              decelerating, but you can turn more sharp-
                                                                   To avoid rear-end collisions while operat-
                              ly if you apply throttle while turning the han-
                                                                   ing the watercraft, check behind you be-
                              dlebars.
                                                                   fore using the RiDE lever to slow down or
                              The OTS system does not function below
                                                                   stop the watercraft. Make sure that there
                              planing speeds or when the engine is off.
                                                                   are no obstacles or people behind you be-
                              Once the engine slows down, the water-
                                                                   fore shifting into reverse.
                              craft will no longer turn in response to han-
                                                                   Keep away from the intake grate while the
                              dlebar input until you apply throttle again or
                                                                   engine is on. Items such as long hair, loose
                              you reach trolling speed.
                                                                   clothing, or PFD straps can become entan-
                              Practice turning in an open area without
                                                                   gled in moving parts, resulting in severe in-
                              obstacles until you have a good feel for this
                                                                   jury or drowning.
                              maneuver.
                                                                   Never insert any object into the jet thrust
                             VX-C: This watercraft is water-jet pro-
                                                                   nozzle while the engine is running. Severe
                              pelled. The jet pump is directly connected
                                                                   injury or death could result from coming in
                              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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