User manual YAMAHA EXCITER SINGLE-1998

[. . . ] Owner's Manual TO THE OWNER Thank you for choosing a Yamaha Jet 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 Jet Boat, please consult a Yamaha dealer. YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, U. S. A. [. . . ] 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 O PERATION 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. This characteristic is particularly important to understand when maneuvering near obstacles such as docks or buoys. TURNING RIGHT C A U TI N : O ___________ Do not use control levers as grab handles because damage can occur. TURNING ________________ You need engine power to turn. Pulling the throttle lever back to idle or shutting off the engine can cause you to hit an obstacle you are attempting to avoid. Be sure passengers are holding on before making turns. An unprepared passenger could lose balance and fall. Engine power produces thrust from the jet pump. Directional control is provided by opening the throttle and turning the wheel. To make a turn at higher than trolling speed: Turn the wheel in the desired direction and apply enough throttle to make your turn. High thrust turns the boat sharply; low thrust turns less sharply. Pulling back the throttle completely above trolling speed causes the boat to go straight even if you turn the steering wheel. TURNS CANNOT BE MADE WITHOUT APPLYING THROTTLE! 3-17 TURNING RIGHT WARNING TURNING LEFT TURNING LEFT 3 O PERATION DOCKING 1) Make sure no obstructions, boats or swimmers are close to the Jet Boat. Approach the dock from the port side if possible. Come to a stop before you reach the dock. 2) Notice how wind and water currents are affecting boat movement as you attach your mooring lines and fenders. [. . . ] . 1-12, 3-7, 5-4 J Jet boat characteristics . . 1-11, 3-17 Jet pump clean-out procedures . . 1-12 6-8 CONSUMER INFORMATION & INDEX L Lanyard . . 1-10, 2-5, 3-10, 3-12 Lanyard, engine stop switch . [. . . ]