User manual YAMAHA E75-1998

[. . . ] 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! Because Yamaha has a policy of continuing product improvement, this product may not be exactly as described in this Owner's Manual. Specifications are subject to change without notice. This manual should be considered a permanent part of this Jet Boat and should remain with it even if the boat is subsequently sold. ________________ Failure to follow WARNING instructions could result in severe injury or death to the machine operator, a bystander, or a person inspecting or repairing the Jet Boat. WARNING _______________ A CAUTION indicates special precautions that must be taken to avoid damage to the Jet Boat. [. . . ] ________________ When passengers are on board, make sure they are seated and holding on before you start to accelerate. An unprepared passenger could lose balance and fall. WARNING BOARDING FROM THE WATER ________________ Strong streams of water from the jet nozzle can be dangerous, and can result in serious injury when directed at body orifices (rectum and vagina). Do not board from the rear, use swim platform, or swim behind boat if the engine is running. Stay away from the back of the boat when engine is running. 1) Be sure engine is off, then move to the stern of the boat. Pull your upper body onto the swim platform with your arms. Bring a knee up onto the platform or twist and sit on the platform, whichever is more comfortable. WARNING CAUTION: ___________ Do not step on the steering nozzle or pump gate. 2) Climb over the engine hatch and sit in one of the seats provided. CAUTION: ___________ Do not use control levers as grab handles because damage can occur. 3-16 OPERATION BOARDING FROM A DOCK OR LANDING JETTY 1) Board the boat from the side. One person should board at a time by stepping into the boat. Avoid stepping on slick gelcoat surfaces on the boat's gunwales, especially if wet. 2) Sit in one of the seats provided and put both feet on the deck. 3 As you make turns, remember that boats steer from the stern. As you make a turn to the right, for example, the stern of the boat swings to the left. 2) Approach the beach slowly and stop the engine when the water is about 3 ft (90 cm) deep. Remember: turning is impossible with the engine stopped. 3) Get out of the boat and pull the bow up on the beach. 4) When leaving the beach, push the boat out into water that is at least 3 ft (90 cm) deep before starting the engine. Slowly maneuver to a shallow angle and allow the boat to move toward the dock. No wind or current: Approach the dock at a shallow angle. Secure the bow to the dock, then use engine thrust or a boat hook to gently move the stern to the dock. LEAVING A DOCK Because boats steer from the stern, the stern first moves in the direction opposite your desired turn. It is especially important to understand this characteristic when leaving a dock. If you simply turn the wheel to steer the bow away from the dock, as you would when driving a car out of a parking space, you will drive the stern of the boat into the dock. Following is a basic maneuvering technique which can be used in most circumstances. 1) With the engine idling and the bow still moored to the dock turn the steering wheel toward the dock. This will start to move the stern of the boat away from the dock. CAUTION: ___________ Small pebbles, sand, seaweed, and other debris can be ingested into the jet intake and impair or damage the impeller. [. . . ] . 1-2 6 D CONSUMER INFORMATION & INDEX Fuel system inspection . . 1-10, 2-5, 3-10, 3-12 Enjoy your Jet Boat responsibly . . 3-1 Gasoline (petrol) and engine oil filling . . 1-1 F Filling the gasoline (petrol) tank . [. . . ]