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B. Less throttle produces lower thrust, so
the watercraft will turn more gradually.
C. Releasing the throttle lever completely
produces only minimum thrust. If you are
traveling at speeds above trolling, you will
have rapidly decreasing ability to steer
without throttle. You may still have some
turning ability immediately after releasing
the throttle lever, but once the engine
slows down, the watercraft will no longer
respond to handlebar input until you ap-
ply throttle again or you reach trolling
speed.
At trolling speed, the watercraft can be
turned gradually by handlebar position
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.
EJU33294Stopping 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 100 m (330 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
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Index
A
After removing the watercraft from
the water ............................................... 69
B
Battery care .............................................. 71
Battery checks.......................................... 52
Battery, jumping ....................................... 84
Beaching and docking the watercraft ....... 68
Beverage holder ....................................... 41
Bilge water check ..................................... 52
Bilge water, draining................................. 46
Bilge water, draining on land .................... 46
Bilge water, draining on water .................. 46
Boarding alone ......................................... 64
Boarding and starting off from a dock ...... 67
Boarding the watercraft ............................ 63
Boarding with passenger(s) ..................... 64
Bow eye ................................................... 38
Bow storage compartment ....................... 39
Builder’s plate............................................. 2
C
Capsized watercraft ................................. 67
Check engine warning.............................. 36
Cleaning ................................................... 74
Cleaning the watercraft ............................ 71
Cleat ......................................................... 39
Cooling water pilot outlet .......................... 28
Cooling water pilot outlet check ............... 57
Craft Identification Number (CIN) ............... 1
Cruising limitations ................................... 10
E
Emergency procedures ............................ 83
Engine break-in ........................................ 48
Engine compartment check...................... 51
Engine idling speed check ....................... 57
Engine oil ................................................. 44
Engine oil and oil filter .............................. 78
Engine oil level check............................... 51
Engine oil requirements ........................... 44
Engine overheat warning ......................... 35
Engine serial number ................................. 1
Engine shut-off cord (lanyard) check ....... 54
Engine shut-off switch .............................. 26
Engine stop switch ................................... 26
Engine unit check ..................................... 51Enjoy your watercraft responsibly ............ 18
Equipment ................................................ 37
F
Fire extinguisher check ............................ 56
Fire extinguisher holder and cover ........... 41
Fire extinguisher holder, cover,
and band checks................................... 55
Flushing the cooling water passages ....... 70
Fuel .......................................................... 43
Fuel level check ....................................... 51
Fuel level meter ........................................ 34
Fuel level warning .................................... 34
Fuel requirements .................................... 43
Fuel system checks .................................. 51
Fuses, replacing ....................................... 84
G
Getting to know your watercraft ............... 58
Glossary, watercraft ................................. 19
Glove compartment .................................. 40
H
Handgrip ................................................... 38
Hazard information ................................... 14
Hood check .............................................. 57
Hour meter/voltmeter ............................... 33
Hull and deck check ................................. 56
I
Identification numbers ................................ 1
Information display ................................... 32
J
Jet intake and impeller, cleaning .............. 83
Jet intake checks ...................................... 56
Jumper cables, connecting ...................... 84
L
Labels, important ........................................ 3
Labels, other .............................................. 7
Labels, warning .......................................... 4
Launching the watercraft .......................... 59
Learning to operate your watercraft ......... 58
Leaving the watercraft .............................. 60
Limitations on who may operate
the watercraft .......................................... 9
Long-term storage .................................... 74
Low RPM Mode
(VX Deluxe / VX Cruiser) ...................... 30
Lubrication................................................ 74
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