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steer without throttle. You may still have
some turning ability immediately after re-
leasing the throttle lever, but once the
engine slows down, the watercraft will no
longer respond to handlebar input until
you apply 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.
E. If the RiDE lever is squeezed and the handlebars are turned when the water-
craft is cruising at planing speed, the wa- tercraft will turn gradually while slowing
down.
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 con-
tinuing to supply some thrust while the water-
craft is decelerating, but you can turn more
sharply if you apply throttle while turning the
handlebars. The OTS system does not func-
tion below planing speeds or when the en-
gine is off. Once the engine slows down, the
watercraft will no longer turn in response to
handlebar input until you apply throttle again
or you reach trolling speed.
EJU43253Stopping the watercraft
The watercraft is not equipped with a sepa-
rate braking system. The watercraft slows
down by water resistance or, when operating
in reverse, by the water jet. The watercraft
slows down as soon as the throttle lever is re-
leased, 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.
From full speed, the watercraft comes to a
complete stop due to water resistance in ap-
1 Reverse gate
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Index
A
After removing the watercraft from the water ..................................................... 70
B
Battery care.............................................. 72
Battery checks ......................................... 53
Battery, jumping....................................... 86
Beaching and docking the watercraft ...... 69
Bilge water check..................................... 53
Bilge water, draining ................................ 46
Bilge water, draining on land ................... 46
Bilge water, draining on water ................. 47
Boarding alone ......................................... 65
Boarding and starting off from a dock ..... 68
Boarding the watercraft ........................... 65
Boarding with passenger(s) ..................... 66
Bow eye ................................................... 38
Bow storage compartment ...................... 38
Builder’s plate ............................................ 2
C
Capsized watercraft ................................. 68
Check engine warning ............................. 35
Cleaning ................................................... 74
Cleaning the watercraft ............................ 72
Cleat ......................................................... 38
Cooling water pilot outlet ......................... 26
Cooling water pilot outlet check .............. 57
Craft Identification Number (CIN)............... 1
Cruising limitations................................... 10
E
Emergency procedures ............................ 85
Engine break-in ........................................ 49
Engine compartment check ..................... 52
Engine idling speed check ....................... 58
Engine oil ................................................. 44
Engine oil and oil filter .............................. 80
Engine oil level check............................... 53
Engine oil requirements ........................... 44
Engine overheat warning ......................... 34
Engine serial number ................................. 1
Engine shut-off cord (lanyard) check ....... 55
Engine shut-off switch ............................. 24
Engine stop switch................................... 24
Engine unit check..................................... 53
Enjoy your watercraft responsibly............ 18 Equipment ................................................ 36
F
Fire extinguisher check ............................ 56
Fire extinguisher holder............................ 41
Fire extinguisher holder checks ............... 56
Flushing the cooling water passages....... 71
Fuel .......................................................... 42
Fuel level check........................................ 52
Fuel level meter ........................................ 33
Fuel level warning..................................... 34
Fuel requirements .................................... 42
Fuel system checks ................................. 52
G
Getting to know your watercraft .............. 59
Glossary, watercraft ................................. 19
Glove compartment ................................. 39
H
Handgrip .................................................. 36
Hazard information................................... 14
Hood check .............................................. 57
Hour meter and voltmeter ........................ 32
Hull and deck check ................................ 56
I
Identification numbers ............................... 1
Information display................................... 31
J
Jet intake and impeller, cleaning.............. 85
Jet intake checks ..................................... 56
Jet thrust nozzle and reverse gate
check .................................................... 56
Jumper cables, connecting ...................... 86
L
Labels, important ....................................... 4
Labels, other .............................................. 8
Labels, warning .......................................... 5
Launching the watercraft ......................... 60
Learning to operate your watercraft......... 59
Leaving the watercraft.............................. 61
Limitations on who may operate the watercraft ................................................ 9
Long-term storage ................................... 74
Lubrication ............................................... 74
M
Main components, location of ................. 20
Maintenance............................................. 77
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