User manual YAMAHA DRAG STAR XVS650L

[. . . ] Because Yamaha has a policy of continuing product improvement, this product may not be exactly as described in this Owner's/ Operator's Manual. Specifications are subject to change without notice. This manual should be considered a permanent part of this watercraft and should remain with it even if the watercraft is subsequently sold. EJU01204 Important manual information: In this manual, information of particular importance is distinguished in the following ways: The Safety Alert Symbol means ATTENTION!YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! WARNING @ Failure to follow WARNING instructions could result in severe injury or death to the machine operator, passengers, a bystander, or a person inspecting or repairing the watercraft. @ CAUTION: @ A CAUTION indicates special precautions that must be taken to avoid damage to the watercraft. @ NOTE: A NOTE provides key information to make procedures easier or clearer. @ @ EJU01173 WaveRunner DRAG STAR XVS650L OWNER'S/OPERATOR'S MANUAL ©2002 by Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA 1st Edition, January 2002 All rights reserved. [. . . ] Grip the handlebars firmly with both hands, place both feet on the floor of the footwell, start the engine, and then look in all directions before starting off. WARNING @ Before starting off, make sure that there are no boats, obstructions, or swimmers around you. @ 3-25 E EJU01849 Boarding with passengers WARNING @ Severe internal injuries can occur if water is forced into body cavities as a result of being near the jet thrust nozzle. Do not apply throttle until each passenger is seated with his or her feet on the floor of the footwell and is holding on to the person in front of him or her. @ 1. Climb on board as noted in the previous section, and sit astride the seat. Attach the engine shut-off cord to your left wrist, and then install the clip to the engine shut-off switch. Have the passenger move to the rear of the watercraft. Have the passenger get on board and sit on the seat. If a second passenger is getting on, have him or her follow the same procedure. NOTE: When a passenger is getting on board, both he and the operator should try to balance the watercraft. @ @ 4. The operator should check to see that the passengers have their feet on the floor of the footwell and that they are securely holding on to the person in front of them. Start the engine, look in all directions, and then accelerate to planing speed. WARNING @ Before starting off, make sure that there are no boats, obstructions, or swimmers around you. @ 3-26 E NOTE: The heavier the total weight of the operator and passengers, the more difficult it will be to balance the watercraft. Do not operate the watercraft when the total weight exceeds 240 kg (530 lb) including any cargo. 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, 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. 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. 3-29 E WARNING @ Do not release the throttle when trying to steer away from objects--you need throttle to steer. A collision could result in severe injury or death. When operating at higher speeds, make gradual turns or slow down before turning. Sharp high-speed turns may cause the watercraft to slide sideways or spin, throwing the operator and passengers overboard which could cause an injury. @ 3-30 E EJU01850 Stopping the watercraft The watercraft is not equipped with a separate braking system. It is stopped by water resistance 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 is released and the engine is stopped, although this distance will vary depending on many factors, including gross weight, water surface conditions, and wind direction. [. . . ] 3-24 Starting from a dock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24 Starting the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-18 Starting the watercraft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23 Start switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]