User manual YAMAHA SUPERJET-2007

[. . . ] 2007 SuperJet OWNER'S/OPERATOR'S MANUAL U. S. A. Edition READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION! LIT-18626-06-84 F1N-28199-15 Important manual information EJU30140 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. [. . . ] Practice deep-water starting near shore before riding in deep water. The watercraft is less stable when at a standstill or at a slow speed. It takes skill to keep the watercraft upright when starting. Even though it is easier to start in shallow water, you must learn deep-water boarding first. 42 Operation You will inevitably fall off, so be sure you know how to get back on the watercraft once you are away from shore. EJU33100 (4) Start the engine and begin to accelerate. (5) Pull your other knee up onto the riding tray as the watercraft speed increases. Boarding and starting in shallow water Be sure to learn the deep-water starting method before operating the watercraft in water where it is too deep for you to stand. (See page 43 for the deep-water starting method. ) (1) Launch the watercraft in water free from weeds and debris and at least 60 cm (2 ft) deep. EWJ00640 WARNING Never operate in water that is less than 60 cm (2 ft) deep, otherwise you increase your chance of hitting a submerged object, which could result in injury. ECJ00500 (6) Move as far forward as possible without interfering with the movement of the handlebars. Keep your body perpendicular to the water, with your weight forward and low. CAUTION: Never operate in water that is less than 60 cm (2 ft) deep, otherwise pebbles or sand could be sucked into the jet intake, causing impeller damage and engine overheating. (2) Attach the engine shut-off cord to your left wrist, and then attach the clip to the engine shut-off switch. (3) Grip the handlebars with both hands. Place one knee on the riding tray and balance there. NOTE: The watercraft will become easier to balance as the speed increases, because jet thrust provides stability as well as directional control. EJU33120 Boarding and starting in deep water (1) Swim to the rear of the watercraft. Attach the engine shut-off cord to your left wrist, and then attach the clip to the engine shut-off switch. (2) Grip the handlebars with both hands. Pull your body up onto the riding tray and bal- 43 Operation ance there, using your elbows on the gunwales for leverage. (7) Once the bow drops, and the watercraft has leveled out in the water and reached planing speed, back off the throttle and select your desired speed. NOTE: G G (3) Start the engine and begin to accelerate. (4) Continue to pull your body up onto the watercraft as the watercraft speed increases. (5) Bring your knees up onto the riding tray and change to a kneeling position as soon as you can do so. The watercraft will become easier to balance as the speed increases, because jet thrust provides stability as well as directional control. It will take longer for a heavier operator to reach planing speed than it will for a light operator. EJU33200 Capsized watercraft If the watercraft capsizes, turn it over immediately. Be sure to carefully follow the procedures below to prevent injury, or damage to the watercraft. EWJ00670 WARNING IMPROPER UPRIGHTING CAN CAUSE INJURY: G Be sure to shut the engine off by pulling on the engine shut-off cord to remove the clip from the engine shut-off switch. G Do not put your hands in the intake grate. EWJ00630 ECJ00510 WARNING Avoid forceful jet thrust and limited visibility while reboarding. Get to a standing or kneeling position quickly, but do not expose yourself to the forceful jet thrust. (6) Move as far forward as possible without interfering with the movement of the handlebars. Keep your body perpendicular to the water, with your weight forward and low. CAUTION: Be sure to remove the clip from the engine shut-off switch to shut the engine off, otherwise the engine can overheat, which can result in severe damage. (1) Remove the clip from the engine shut-off switch. 44 Operation (2) Swim to the rear of the watercraft and upright it by turning it clockwise only. NOTE: G G To efficiently discharge water from the engine compartment, operate the watercraft as straight as possible and above planing speed for at least 2 minutes. To stabilize the watercraft when accelerating to planing speed, maintain a low center of gravity by operating it in the kneeling position. EJU33240 Turning the watercraft Steering control depends on the combination of handlebar position and the amount of throttle. [. . . ] 37 Starting the watercraft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Steering friction, adjusting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Steering pole . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26, 35 Steering system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]