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Operation

EJU32905 https://yamahawaverunners.com/orientation
Operating your watercraft
A DVD is also available at your nearest dealer
EWJ00512
for your convenience.
These materials should give you an under-
Before operating your watercraft, become
standing of the watercraft and its operation.
familiar with all of the controls. Consult a
2 persons model
Yamaha dealer about any control or func-
Remember: This watercraft is designed to
tion that you do not fully understand. Fail-
carry the operator and 1 passenger. Never
ure to understand how the controls work
exceed the maximum load limit or allow more
could cause an accident or prevent you
than 2 persons to ride the watercraft at any
from avoiding an accident.
time.
EJU47730 3 persons model
Getting to know your watercraft
Remember: This watercraft is designed to
Operating your watercraft requires skills ac-
carry the operator and up to 2 passengers.
quired through practice over a period of time.
Never exceed the maximum load limit or al-
Take the time to learn the basic techniques
low more than 3 persons (or 2 persons if a
well before attempting more difficult maneu-
wakeboarder or water-skier is being pulled)
vers.
to ride the watercraft at any time.
Operating your new watercraft can be a very
enjoyable activity, providing you with hours of Maximum load:
pleasure. However, it is essential to familiar- 160 kg (352 lb) (2 persons model)
225 kg (496 lb) (3 persons model)
ize yourself with the operation of the water-
Load is the total weight of cargo, op-
craft to achieve the skill level necessary to erator, and passengers.
enjoy riding safely.
Before operating this watercraft, read this EJU32996
Learning to operate your watercraft
owner’s/operator’s manual, the Riding Prac-
Before operating the watercraft, always per-
tice Guide, the Riding Instruction card, and all
form the pre-operation checks listed on page
labels on the watercraft. Pay particular atten-
65. The short time spent checking the water-
tion to the safety information beginning on
craft will reward you with added safety and
page 10. Also, watch the WaveRunner Basic
reliability.
Orientation Video linked to the following QR
Check state and local laws before operating
code.
your watercraft.
Operate defensively at safe speeds and keep
a safe distance away from people, objects,
and other watercraft. Select a wide area to
learn in, where there is good visibility and
light boat traffic.

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