User manual YAMAHA XLT1200-2003

[. . . ] 2003 WaveRunner XLT1200 OWNER'S/OPERATOR'S MANUAL U. S. A. Edition READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION! LIT-18626-05-17 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. [. . . ] Operate defensively at safe speeds and keep a safe distance away from people, objects, and other watercraft. Do not follow directly behind watercraft or other boats. Do not go near others to spray or splash them with water. Avoid sharp turns or other maneuvers that make it hard for others to avoid you or understand where you are going. 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. 3-22 E EJU01073 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. EJU01074 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. 3-23 E EJU01075 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 fatigue and exposure that could result after unsuccessful attempts to get back on the watercraft may increase the risk of injuries and drowning. @ EJU01838 Boarding alone 1. Swim to the rear of the watercraft and place both hands on the boarding platform, pull yourself up, and then grasp the handgrip with one hand. Pull yourself up to a kneeling position on the platform, and then move to the seat and sit astride. Attach the engine shut-off cord to your left wrist, and then install the clip to the engine shut-off switch. Grip the handlebars firmly with both hands, place both feet on the floor of the footwell, start the engine, and then look in all directions before starting off. WARNING @ Before starting off, make sure that there are no boats, obstructions, or swimmers around you. @ 3-24 E EJU01849 Boarding with passengers WARNING @ Severe internal injuries can occur if water is forced into body cavities as a result of being near the jet thrust nozzle. Do not apply throttle until each passenger is seated with his or her feet on the floor of the footwell and is holding on to the person in front of him or her. @ 1. Climb on board as noted in the previous section, and sit astride the seat. [. . . ] 4-1 Storage compartments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-30 Submerged watercraft. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8 Switches. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13 T Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]