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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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