User manual YAMAHA FX CRUISER HO-2006

[. . . ] 2006 WaveRunner FX High Output FX Cruiser High Output OWNER'S/OPERATOR'S MANUAL U. S. A. Edition READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION! LIT-18626-06-53 E EJU09890 To the owner/operator Thank you for choosing a Yamaha watercraft. This Owner's/Operator's Manual contains information you will need for proper operation, maintenance, and care. A thorough understanding of these simple instructions will help you to obtain maximum enjoyment from your new Yamaha. [. . . ] The passengers should hold on firmly, either to the person in front of them or to the handgrip provided, and keep both feet on the floor of footwell. Never allow a passenger to ride in front of the operator. WARNING @ When passengers are on board, make sure that they are holding on firmly and have feet in the footwell before you start to accelerate. @ Riding watercraft with passengers When 2 or 3 persons (including the operator) are on board, the watercraft handles differently, and is not as easy to maneuver, so operating it requires a higher degree of skill. Before attempting to operate the watercraft with passengers on board, the operator must practice operating the watercraft alone enough to be able to acquire the necessary skills. When pulling a skier, the spotter should face to the rear while holding the handgrip with both hands. The spotter should always sit astride the seat with his or her feet placed firmly on the floor of the footwell for proper balance. Follow state laws regarding skiing such as skier-down flags, rearward-facing spotter, and other requirements. 3-24 E EJU18370 Starting the watercraft WARNING @ G G G G G @ Scan constantly for people, objects, and other watercraft. Be alert for conditions that limit your visibility or block your vision of others. Operate defensively at safe speeds and keep a safe distance away from people, objects, and other watercraft. Do not follow directly behind watercraft or other boats. Do not go near others to spray or splash them with water. Avoid sharp turns or other maneuvers that make it hard for others to avoid you or understand where you are going. Avoid areas with submerged objects or shallow water. Remember watercraft and other boats do not have brakes. Do not release the throttle when trying to steer away from objects--you need throttle to steer. Practice reboarding in shallow water before riding in deep water. 3-25 E EJU10730 Starting and boarding in shallow water 1. Do not start the engine in less than 60 cm (2 ft) of water. Put the watercraft in water that is deep enough, and then board the watercraft from the side or the rear. Attach the engine shut-off cord to your left wrist, and then install the clip to the engine shut-off switch. Grip the handlebars with both hands, place both feet on the floor of the footwell, start the engine, and start off. EJU10740 Starting from a dock 1. Attach the engine shut-off cord to your left wrist, and then install the clip to the engine shut-off switch. Push the watercraft away from the dock, grip the handlebars with both hands, place both feet on the floor of the footwell, start the engine, and start off. 3-26 E EJU10750 Boarding and starting in deep water WARNING @ G G Operator and passenger should practice getting on board in shallow water before riding in deep water. Boarding in deep water requires more skill. The fatigue and exposure that could result after unsuccessful attempts to get back on the watercraft may increase the risk of injuries and drowning. @ EJU22290 Boarding alone 1. [. . . ] 3-13 Throttle lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11 Tilt lever. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13 To get more boating safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22 Towing the watercraft. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]