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                                                                         Safety information

                            EJU44341                               EX SPORT: Do not use the reverse function
                               Watercraft characteristics
                                                                   to slow down or stop the watercraft as it
                             Jet  thrust turns the watercraft. Releasing
                                                                   could cause you to lose control, be eject-
                              the throttle lever completely produces only
                                                                   ed, or impact the handlebars.
                              minimum thrust. If  you are traveling at
                                                                   This could increase the risk of back/spinal
                              speeds above trolling, you will have rapidly
                                                                   injury (paralysis), facial injuries, and broken
                              decreasing ability to steer without throttle.
                                                                   legs, ankles, and other bones. You could
                              This model is equipped with the Yamaha
                                                                   also damage the shift mechanism.
                              Engine Management System (YEMS) that
                                                                   EX SPORT: Reverse can be used to slow
                              includes an off-throttle steering (OTS) sys-
                                                                   down or stop during slow-speed maneu-
                              tem. It will activate at planing speeds
                                                                   vering, such  as  when docking. Once the
                              should you attempt to steer the watercraft
                                                                   engine is idling, shift into reverse and grad-
                              after releasing the throttle lever. The OTS
                                                                   ually increase engine speed. Make  sure
                              system assists in turning by continuing to
                                                                   that there are no obstacles or people be-
                              supply some thrust while the watercraft is
                                                                   hind you before shifting into reverse.
                              decelerating, but you can turn more sharp-
                                                                   EX DELUXE / EX LIMITED: This watercraft
                              ly if you apply throttle while turning the han-
                                                                   is water-jet propelled. The jet pump is di-
                              dlebars.
                                                                   rectly connected to the engine. This means
                              The OTS system does not function below
                                                                   that jet thrust will produce some movement
                              planing speeds or when the engine is off.
                                                                   whenever the engine is running and the “F”
                              Once the engine slows down, the water-
                                                                   (forward) or “R” (reverse) shift indicator is
                              craft will no longer turn in response to han-
                                                                   displayed. When the “N” (neutral) shift indi-
                              dlebar input until you apply throttle again or
                                                                   cator is displayed, the forward and reverse
                              you reach trolling speed.
                                                                   thrust are balanced to help keep the water-
                              Practice turning in an open area without
                                                                   craft from moving in either direction, al-
                              obstacles until you have a good feel for this
                                                                   though some movement may occur.
                              maneuver.
                             EX: This watercraft is water-jet propelled.      1
                              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  1 “N” (Neutral position)
                              engine is running. There is no “neutral” po-
                                                                   EX DELUXE / EX LIMITED: To avoid rear-
                              sition. You are in either “forward” or “re-
                                                                   end collisions while operating the water-
                              verse”, depending upon the  shift lever
                                                                   craft, check behind you before using the
                              position.
                                                                   RiDE lever to slow down or stop the water-
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