User manual YAMAHA SUV1200-1999

[. . . ] If you have any questions about the operation or maintenance of your watercraft, please consult a Yamaha dealer. 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! [. . . ] These materials should give you an understanding of the watercraft and its operation. Remember: This watercraft is designed to carry the operator and up to 3 passengers. Never exceed the maximum load limit or allow more than 4 persons (or 3 persons if a water-skier is being pulled) to ride the watercraft at one time. Maximum load: 300 kg (662 lb) Load is the total weight of cargo, operator and passengers. Use the buddy system--operate with someone nearby. Scan constantly for people, objects, and other watercraft. Be alert for conditions that limit your visibility or block your vision of others. Attach the engine shut-off cord (lanyard) to your wrist and keep it free from the handlebars so that the engine stops if the operator falls off. All riders must wear a Coast Guard approved PFD that is suitable for personal watercraft use. 3-22 E Wear protective clothing. Severe internal injuries can occur if water is forced into body cavities as result of falling into the water or being near the jet thrust nozzle. Normal swimwear does not adequately protect against forceful water entry into rectum and vagina. All riders must wear a wetsuit bottom or clothing that provides equivalent protection. 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. EJU01074 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. 3-25 E EJU01075 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. @ EJU01838 Boarding alone 1. Swim to the rear of the watercraft and place both hands on the boarding platform, pull yourself up, and then grasp the handgrip with one hand. Pull yourself up to a kneeling position on the platform, and then move to the seat and sit astride. Attach the engine shut-off cord to your left wrist, and then install the clip to the engine shut-off switch. 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. @ 3-26 E EJU01323 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. [. . . ] 2-10 Steering and sailing rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16 Steering system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11, 3-11 Stern drain plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8 Stopping the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-21 Stopping the watercraft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-32 6-5 E Storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]