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alone using just the amount of thrust
available at idle.
D. If the engine is stopped while riding, there
is no thrust. The watercraft will go straight
even though the handlebars are turned.
You need throttle to steer.
This model is equipped with the Yamaha En-
gine Management System (YEMS) that in-
cludes an off-throttle steering (OTS) system.
It will activate at planing speeds should you
attempt to steer the watercraft after releasing
the throttle lever (see condition C above).
The OTS system assists in turning by continu-
ing to supply some thrust while the watercraft
is decelerating, but you can turn more sharply
if you apply throttle while turning the handle-
bars. The OTS system does not function be-
low planing speeds or when the engine is off.
Once the engine slows down, the watercraft
will no longer turn in response to handlebar in-put until you apply throttle again or you reach
trolling speed.
EJU37510Stopping the watercraft
The watercraft is not equipped with a sepa-
rate braking system. It is stopped by water re-
sistance when the throttle lever is released.
From full speed, the watercraft comes to a
complete stop in approximately 130 m (430 ft)
after the throttle lever is released or the en-
gine is stopped, although this distance will
vary depending on many factors, including
gross weight, water surface conditions, and
wind direction. The watercraft slows down as
soon as the throttle lever is released, but will
coast for a distance before fully stopping. If
you are not sure you can stop in time before
hitting an obstacle, apply throttle and turn in
another direction.
WARNING
EWJ00740
Allow adequate stopping distance.
Take early action to avoid collisions. Re-
member, watercraft and other boats do
not have brakes.
Operate defensively at safe speeds and
keep a safe distance away from people,
objects, and other watercraft to give you
time to stop.
Do not shut the engine off when slowing
down in case you need engine power to
130 m (430 ft)
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Index
A
Air filter element ....................................... 72
B
Battery ................................................ 47, 68
Battery, checking...................................... 76
Battery, jumping ....................................... 84
Beaching the watercraft ........................... 64
Bilge ......................................................... 47
Boarding alone ......................................... 58
Boarding and starting from a dock ........... 58
Boarding and starting in deep water ........ 58
Boarding and starting in shallow water .... 57
Boarding with a passenger....................... 59
Bow down................................................. 30
Bow eye ................................................... 30
Bow up ..................................................... 30
Builder’s plate............................................. 2
C
Capsized watercraft ................................. 61
Check engine warning.............................. 37
Cleaning the watercraft ............................ 68
Cooling water pilot outlets .................. 27, 52
Craft Identification Number (CIN) ............... 1
Cruising limitations ................................... 11
D
Docking the watercraft ............................. 64
Dual analog meter unit ....................... 33, 52
E
Emergency procedures ............................ 83
Engine break-in ........................................ 53
Engine compartment ................................ 45
Engine oil ................................................. 42
Engine oil and oil filter .............................. 72
Engine oil level ......................................... 45
Engine overheat warning ......................... 36
Engine serial number ................................. 1
Engine shut-off cord (lanyard) .................. 51
Engine shut-off switch .............................. 25
Engine stop switch ................................... 25
Enjoy your watercraft responsibly ............ 17
F
Fire extinguisher....................................... 48
Flushing the cooling system ..................... 67
Front storage compartment ...................... 37
Fuel .......................................................... 41Fuel and oil............................................... 41
Fuel injection system ................................ 78
Fuel level .................................................. 45
Fuel level meter ........................................ 35
Fuel level warning .................................... 35
Fuel system, checking .............................. 72
Fuel tank .................................................. 72
Fuel tank filler cap .................................... 24
Fuses, replacing ....................................... 84
G
Getting to know your watercraft ............... 56
Glove compartment .................................. 38
H
Hazard information ................................... 15
Hood ......................................................... 24
Hour meter/voltmeter ............................... 34
Hull and deck ........................................... 45
I
Identification numbers ................................ 1
Information display ................................... 34
J
Jet intake .................................................. 51
Jet intake and impeller, cleaning .............. 83
Jet thrust nozzle angle, checking ............. 72
Jumper cables, connecting ...................... 84
L
Labels, important ........................................ 3
Labels, other .............................................. 8
Labels, warning .......................................... 4
Launching the watercraft .......................... 53
Learning to operate your watercraft ......... 56
Leaving the watercraft .............................. 55
Limitations on who may operate the
watercraft .............................................. 10
L-MODE (low-RPM mode) ....................... 32
Lubrication................................................ 68
Lubrication points ..................................... 75
M
Main components, location of .................. 19
Maintenance and adjustments ................. 69
Model information....................................... 2
O
Oil pressure warning ................................ 35
Operating in weeded areas ...................... 64
Operating your watercraft ......................... 56
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