User manual YAMAHA GP1300R-2008

[. . . ] 2008 WaveRunner GP1300R OWNER'S/OPERATOR'S MANUAL U. S. A. Edition READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION! LIT-18626-07-48 F1G-F8199-15 Important manual information EJU30160 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. [. . . ] Shutting the engine off can cause you to hit an obstacle you are attempting to avoid. A collision could result in severe injury or death. EJU32870 Leaving the watercraft If leaving the watercraft, remove the engine shut-off cord to reduce the chance of accidental starting or unauthorized use by children or others. Learning to operate your watercraft Before operating the watercraft, always perform the pre-operation checks listed on page 44. The short time spent checking the watercraft will reward you with added safety and reliability. Check state and local laws before operating your watercraft. 54 Operation Operate defensively at safe speeds and keep a safe distance away from people, objects, and other watercraft. Select a wide area to learn in, where there is good visibility and light boat traffic. (subnormal body temperature) and abrasions. Eye protection is recommended to keep wind, water, and glare from the sun out of your eyes while you operate your watercraft. Restraining straps for eyewear are made which are designed to float should your eyewear fall in the water. You should grip the handlebars firmly and keep both feet on the floor of the footwell. Do not attempt to ride with a passenger until your operating skills are fully developed. EJU33010 Riding with a passenger 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 to your left wrist and keep it free from the handlebars so that the engine stops if you, the operator, fall off. Coast Guard approved PFD that is suitable for personal watercraft use. Severe internal injuries can occur if water is forced into body cavities as a result of falling into the water or being near the jet thrust nozzle. Normal swimwear does not adequately protect against forceful water entry into the rectum and vagina. All riders must wear a wetsuit bottom or clothing that provides equivalent protection. Such clothing includes thick, tightly woven, sturdy and snug-fitting apparel such as denim, but does not include spandex or similar fabrics, like those used in bicycle shorts. A full wetsuit can also protect against hypothermia When a passenger is on board with the operator, the watercraft handles differently, and is not as easy to maneuver, so operating it requires a higher degree of skill. Before attempting to operate the watercraft with a passenger on board, the operator must practice operating the watercraft alone enough to be able to acquire the necessary skills. Coast Guard approved PFD and a wetsuit bottom or equivalent. EWJ00520 WARNING Do not apply throttle when anyone is at the rear of the watercraft. Water and/or debris exiting the jet thrust nozzle can cause severe injury. [. . . ] 30, 48 Stern drain plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Stern rope holes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Stopping the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Stopping the watercraft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]