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Pre-operation checks

Turn the handlebars as far as possible to the
right and left to make sure that the jet thrust
nozzle moves as the handlebars are turned,
and that there is no difference between the
right and left fully turned positions of the jet
thrust nozzle.

EJU42181
Throttle lever checks
Operate the throttle lever several times to
make sure that operation is smooth through-
out the whole range. Also, make sure that the
throttle lever returns automatically to its fully
closed (idle) position when released.

Difference between fully turned posi- EJU45351
tions of jet thrust nozzle (distances A Yamaha Security System check
and B): (VX DELUXE / VX CRUISER / VX LIMITED)
Maximum 5 mm (0.20 in) Make sure that the Yamaha Security System
operates properly. (See page 31 for Yamaha
EJU43213 Security System setting procedures.)
RiDE lever checks (VX / VX DELUXE /
EJU32666
VX CRUISER / VX LIMITED) Engine shut-off cord (lanyard) check
Operate the RiDE lever several times to make Make sure that the engine shut-off cord (lan-
sure that operation is smooth throughout the yard) is not damaged. If the cord is damaged,
whole range. Also, make sure that the RiDE replace it. WARNING! Never try to repair
lever returns automatically to its fully closed the engine shut-off cord (lanyard) or tie it
position when released. together. The engine shut-off cord (lan-
yard) may not pull free when the operator
falls off, allowing the watercraft to contin-
ue to run and cause an accident. [EWJ01222]

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