User manual YAMAHA FX140-2002

[. . . ] 2002 WaveRunner FX140 OWNER'S/OPERATOR'S MANUAL U. S. A. Edition READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION! LIT-18626-04-45 E EJU00989 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 operator attaches the engine shutoff cord to his or her left wrist, and then installs the clip to the engine shut-off switch. The operator starts the engine and lets it run at idle. The passenger pulls him or herself up to a kneeling position, and then crawls onto the seat as the watercraft accelerates. The operator gradually increases speed to balance the watercraft. @ @ 3-27 E EJU01810 Capsized watercraft If the watercraft capsizes, follow the procedures below carefully to prevent damage or injury. WARNING @ IMPROPER UPRIGHTING CAN CAUSE INJURY: G Make sure that the engine shut-off cord is removed from the engine shutoff switch. G Do not put your hand in the intake grate. G Watch so you are not hit by the watercraft as it comes over. @ CAUTION: @ If the watercraft capsizes, release the throttle lever immediately. Oil could flow into the air filter case and the engine could be damaged. @ 1. Remove the clip from the engine shut-off switch. Pull the watercraft over with your left hand on the ride plate while pushing down on the gunwale with your right hand and foot. NOTE: If the port (left) side of the capsized watercraft is tilting upward, first tilt the watercraft so the port (left) side is down by using your weight to press down on the gunwale. @ @ CAUTION: @ Do not turn the watercraft over counterclockwise, otherwise water may leak into the engine and cause damage. @ 3. Start the engine, and then head for shore to inspect the engine for water damage. 3-28 E EJU01839 Turning the watercraft Steering control depends on the combination of handlebar position and the amount of throttle. Water sucked in through the intake grate is pressurized by the impeller in the jet pump. As the pressurized water is expelled from the pump through the jet thrust nozzle, it creates thrust to move and steer the watercraft. The higher the engine speed, the more thrust is produced. The amount of jet thrust, in addition to the position of the handlebars, determines how sharply you turn. More throttle produces higher thrust, so the watercraft will turn more sharply. Less throttle produces lower thrust, so the watercraft will turn more gradually. Releasing the throttle completely 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 releasing the throttle, but once the engine slows down, the watercraft will no longer respond to handlebar input until you apply throttle again or you reach trolling speed. At trolling speed, the watercraft can be turned gradually by handlebar position alone using just the amount of thrust available at idle. [. . . ] 2-9 Steering and sailing rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16 Steering system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10, 3-12 Stopping the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-20 Stopping the watercraft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-31 Storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 Storage compartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]