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                                Safety information

                            EJU44971                               balanced to help keep the watercraft from
                               Watercraft characteristics
                                                                   moving in either direction, although some
                             Jet  thrust turns the watercraft. Releasing
                                                                   movement may occur.
                              the throttle lever completely produces only
                                                                  VX
                              minimum thrust. If  you are traveling at         1
                              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
                              system assists in turning by continuing to
                              supply some thrust while the watercraft is  1 “N” (Neutral position)
                              decelerating, but you can turn more sharp-  VX DELUXE / VX CRUISER / VX LIMITED
                              ly if you apply throttle while turning the han-
                              dlebars.
                              The OTS system does not function below
                              planing speeds or when the engine is off.                  MPH
                              Once the engine slows down, the water-
                                                                                         RPM
                              craft will no longer turn in response to han-
                              dlebar input until you apply throttle again or
                              you reach trolling speed.            14.3V
                              Practice turning in an open area without
                                                                                                1
                              obstacles until you have a good feel for this
                                                                   1 “N” (Neutral position)
                              maneuver.
                             VX-C: This watercraft is water-jet pro-   VX / VX DELUXE / VX CRUISER / VX
                              pelled. The jet pump is directly connected  LIMITED: To avoid rear-end collisions while
                              to the engine. This means that jet thrust will  operating the watercraft, check behind you
                              produce some  movement whenever  the  before using the RiDE lever to slow down
                              engine is running. There is no “neutral” po-  or stop the watercraft. Make sure that there
                              sition.                              are no obstacles or people behind you be-
                             VX / VX DELUXE / VX CRUISER /  VX    fore shifting into reverse.
                              LIMITED: This watercraft is water-jet pro-   Keep away from the intake grate while the
                              pelled. The jet pump is directly connected  engine is on. Items such as long hair, loose
                              to the engine. This means that jet thrust will  clothing, or PFD straps can become entan-
                              produce some  movement whenever  the  gled in moving parts, resulting in severe in-
                              engine is running and the “F” (forward) or  jury or drowning.
                              “R” (reverse)  shift  indicator is displayed.   Never insert any object into the jet thrust
                              When the “N” (neutral) shift indicator is dis-  nozzle while the engine is running. Severe
                              played, the forward and reverse thrust are  injury or death could result from coming in

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