User manual YAMAHA XR1800-2001

[. . . ] Owner's / Operator's Manual WATERCRAFT TO THE OWNER Thank you for choosing a Yamaha Sport Boat. This Owner'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. If you have any questions about the operation or maintenance of your Sport Boat, please consult a Yamaha dealer. [. . . ] The higher the engine speed, the more thrust is produced. The amount of jet thrust, in addition to the position of the steering wheel, determines how sharply you turn. More throttle produces high thrust, so the Sport Boat will turn more sharply. Less throttle produces low thrust, so the Sport Boat will turn more gradually. Pulling the throttle levers completely back to idle produces only minimum thrust. 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 pulling the throttle levers back to idle, but once the engine slows down, the Sport Boat will no longer respond to steering wheel input until you apply throttle again or you reach a trolling speed. At trolling speed, the Sport Boat can be turned gradually by steering wheel position alone using just the amount of thrust available at engine idle. A B C D 3-16 OPERATION TURNING LEFT 3 BOATING WITH PASSENGERS When one or more passengers are on board, the boat may handle differently, so operating it requires a higher degree of skill. Remember: Your Sport Boat is designed for one operator and up to four passengers only. Never have more than five people in the Sport Boat. Passengers should sit so the weight in the boat is balanced from side to side and bow to stern as much as possible. If the passenger seat in front of the helm is used, be sure the operator's view ahead is not obstructed. Passengers must sit in one of the seats and hold onto the grips while putting both feet on the deck. TURNING RIGHT WARNING WARNING Do not pull the throttle levers back to idle when trying to steer away from objects ­ you need throttle to steer. Be sure passengers are holding on before making turns. An unprepared passenger could lose balance and fall. 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. BOARDING FROM THE WATER WARNING Severe internal injuries can occur if water is forced into body cavities as a result of being near the jet thrust nozzles. Do not board from the rear, use swim platform, or swim behind boat if engines are running. Stay away from the back of the boat when engines are running. 3-17 3 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. CAUTION: Do not use control levers as grab handles because damage can occur. 1) Be sure engines are off, then move to the stern of the boat. [. . . ] 1-12, 2-5, 3-10, 3-14 Enjoy your Sport Boat responsibly . 1-9, 2-12, 3-10 Hull Identification Number . 1-1 F Filling the gasoline (petrol) tank . 4-11 I Identification number records . [. . . ]