User manual YAMAHA VENTURE 700-1998

[. . . ] If you have any questions about the operation or maintenance of your watercraft, please consult a Yamaha dealer. Because Yamaha has a policy of continuing product improvement, this product may not be exactly as described in this Owner's/ Operator's Manual. Specifications are subject to change without notice. This manual should be considered a permanent part of this watercraft and should remain with it even if the watercraft is subsequently sold. EJU12040 Important manual information: In this manual, information of particular importance is distinguished in the following ways: The Safety Alert Symbol means ATTENTION! [. . . ] Avoid areas with submerged objects or shallow water. Remember watercraft and other boats do not have brakes. Do not release the throttle when trying to steer away from objects--you need throttle to steer. Practice reboarding in shallow water before riding in deep water. 3-25 E EJU10730 Starting and boarding in shallow water 1. Do not start the engine in less than 60 cm (2 ft) of water. Put the watercraft in water that is deep enough, and then board the watercraft from the side or the rear. Attach the engine shut-off cord to your left wrist, and then install the clip to the engine shut-off switch. Grip the handlebars with both hands, place both feet on the floor of the footwell, start the engine, and start off. EJU10740 Starting from a dock 1. Attach the engine shut-off cord to your left wrist, and then install the clip to the engine shut-off switch. Push the watercraft away from the dock, grip the handlebars with both hands, place both feet on the floor of the footwell, start the engine, and start off. 3-26 E EJU10750 Boarding and starting in deep water WARNING @ G G Operator and passenger should practice getting on board in shallow water before riding in deep water. Boarding in deep water requires more skill. 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. @ @ 3-29 E EJU18102 Capsized watercraft If the watercraft capsizes, turn it over immediately. Be sure to carefully follow the procedures below to prevent injury or damage to the watercraft. 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 hands 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 or foot. NOTE: If the port (left) side of the capsized watercraft is tilting up, push down on the gunwale so that the port (left) side is down before turning the watercraft clockwise. @ @ CAUTION: @ Do not turn the watercraft over counterclockwise, otherwise water can leak into the engine, which can result in severe damage. @ 3-30 E 3. Start the engine and operate the watercraft to discharge any water remaining in the engine compartment. [. . . ] 2-8 Steering and sailing rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18 Steering system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10, 3-13 Stern drain plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10 Stopping the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22 Stopping the watercraft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-34 Storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]