Yamaha VX Jet Ski User Manual


 
Features and functions
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WARNING
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Make sure that the throttle lever is com-
pletely released and that the engine is at
idle before shifting into reverse.
Do not use the reverse function to slow
down or stop the watercraft as it could
cause you to lose control, be ejected, or
impact the handlebars.
Use reverse for slow-speed maneuver-
ing only.
Make sure that there are no obstacles or
people behind you before shifting into
reverse.
Do not touch the reverse gate while the
shift lever is being operated, otherwise
you could be pinched.
To shift into forward:
(1) Release the throttle lever and let the en-
gine speed return to idle.
(2) Push the shift lever away from you.
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Handgrip
The handgrip provides a handhold for board-
ing the watercraft and for a spotter when fac-
ing rearward.
WARNING
EWJ00020
Do not use the handgrip to lift the water-
craft. The watercraft could fall, which
could result in severe injury.
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Bow eye
The bow eye is located at the bow of the wa-
tercraft.
The bow eye is used to attach a rope to the
watercraft when transporting, mooring, or
towing it in an emergency.
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Stern eyes
The stern eyes are located at the stern of the
watercraft.
The stern eyes are used to attach a rope to
the watercraft when transporting or mooring it.
1 Handgrip
1 Bow eye
1 Stern eye
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