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Operation

Driving your boat Always attach the engine shut-off cord (lan-
Getting to know your boat yard) to your PFD before operating.
Operating your boat requires skills acquired You and all other passengers must always
through practice over a period of time. Take wear a USCG-approved PFD when riding in
the time to learn the basic techniques well the boat.
before attempting more difficult maneuvers. Grip the steering wheel firmly and keep both
Boating with your new boat can be a very en- feet on the deck when driving the boat.
joyable activity, providing you with hours of
pleasure. But it is essential to familiarize your- Starting the engines
self with the operation of the boat to achieve WARNING
the skill necessary to enjoy boating safely.
Severe injury or death may result if you ig-
Before operating this boat, read this own-
nore any of the following:
er’s/operator’s manual, the Operation In-
 Before operating your boat, become fa-
struction card, and all labels on the boat. Pay
miliar with all controls. Consult a
particular attention to the safety information
Yamaha Boat Dealer about any control
beginning on page 10. These materials
or function you do not fully understand.
should give you an understanding of the boat
Failure to understand how the controls
and its operation.
work could cause an accident or pre-
vent you from avoiding an accident.
Learning to operate your boat
 Gasoline vapors can explode. Before
Before boating, always perform the pre-oper-
starting the engines, check the engine
ation checks listed on page 99. The short
compartment for gasoline, gasoline va-
time spent checking the boat will reward you
pors, and loose electrical connections,
with added safety and reliability.
and then operate the blowers for at least
Know and follow U.S. Coast Guard, state,
4 minutes. Do not start the engines or
and local laws when operating your boat.
operate the blowers if you can smell
Select a wide area to learn in, where visibility
gasoline vapors in the engine compart-
is good and other boat traffic is light. Keep
ment or if there are any loose electrical
the proper distance from other boats and ve-
connections. Contact a Yamaha Boat
hicles. Do not operate where people are
Dealer if there is a problem you cannot
swimming.
locate or correct.
 Attach the engine shut-off cord (lanyard)
to your PFD before operating. Failure to
attach the cord could result in a run-
away boat if the operator is ejected.
 Do not apply throttle when anyone is at
the rear of the boat. Turn the engines off
or keep them at idle. Water and debris
exiting the jet thrust nozzles can cause
severe injury.
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