User manual YAMAHA FX140-2003

[. . . ] 2003 WaveRunner FX140 FX Cruiser OWNER'S/OPERATOR'S MANUAL U. S. A. Edition READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION! LIT-18626-05-18 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. [. . . ] If a second passenger is getting on, have him or her follow the same procedure. NOTE: When a passenger is getting on board, both he and the operator should try to balance the watercraft. @ @ 4. The operator should check to see that the passengers have their feet on the floor of the footwell and that they are securely holding on to the person in front of them. Start the engine, look in all directions, and then accelerate to planing speed. WARNING @ Before starting off, make sure that there are no boats, obstructions, or swimmers around you. @ 3-27 E NOTE: The heavier the total weight of the operator and passengers, the more difficult it will be to balance the watercraft. Do not operate the watercraft when the total weight exceeds 240 kg (530 lb) including any cargo. If it is difficult to balance the watercraft at a standstill, proceed as follows: 1. The passenger must steady the watercraft while the operator is boarding. The operator pulls him or herself up to a kneeling position on the platform, and then moves to the seat and sits astride to balance the watercraft. 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. @ @ 3-28 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. 3-29 E EJU19960 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. [. . . ] 3-32 Storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 Storage compartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20 Submerged watercraft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8 Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]