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ler, jet pump housing, and jet thrust noz- (4) Raise the reverse gate to the forward po-
zle. sition.
If debris is difficult to remove, consult a
Yamaha dealer.
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Raising the reverse gate (VX / 1
VX DELUXE / VX CRUISER / VX
LIMITED)
If the RiDE system malfunctions and the re- 2
verse gate remains in the lowered position,
the watercraft will not be able to move for-
ward.
After raising the reverse gate so that the wa- 1 Reverse gate
tercraft can move forward, immediately re- 2 Forward position
turn to shore and have a Yamaha dealer
TIP:
service the watercraft.
To raise the reverse gate:  While the shift rod is disconnected, the re-
(1) Stop the engine and remove the clip from verse gate will not move to the neutral po-
the engine shut-off switch. sition or reverse position even if the RiDE
(2) Enter the water and move to the rear of lever is squeezed.
the watercraft.  If the RiDE lever is squeezed while the shift
(3) Slide the shift rod joint toward the bow, rod is disconnected, the watercraft will
and then disconnect the shift rod joint move forward.
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from the ball joint. Jumping the battery
If the watercraft battery has run down, the en-
gine can be started using a 12-volt booster
battery and jumper cables.
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Connecting the jumper cables
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To avoid battery explosion and serious
damage to the electrical system:
1 2  Do not reverse the polarity of the jumper
1 Shift rod joint cables when connecting to the batter-
2 Ball joint ies.
 Do not connect the negative (–) jumper
cable to the negative (–) terminal of the
watercraft battery.
 Do not touch the positive (+) jumper ca-
ble to the negative (–) jumper cable.

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