Operating The Watercraft In Reverse; Boarding The Watercraft - Yamaha WaveRunner VXS 2014 Owner's/Operator's Manual

Operation
hitting an obstacle, apply throttle and turn in
another direction.
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WARNING
Allow adequate stopping distance.

Take early action to avoid collisions. Re-
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member, watercraft and other boats do
not have brakes.
Operate defensively at safe speeds and

keep a safe distance away from people,
objects, and other watercraft to give you
time to stop.
Do not shut the engine off when slowing

down in case you need engine power to
steer away from a boat or other obstacle
that comes into your path.
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.
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Operating the watercraft in reverse

Pull the shift lever rearward to the reverse po-
sition. The watercraft will move in reverse.
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(See page 30 for information on the reverse
system.)
1
2
1 Shift lever
2 Reverse position
Make sure that there are no obstacles or peo-
ple behind you before shifting into reverse.
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Boarding the watercraft

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WARNING
Be sure the operator and any passengers
have practiced boarding from the water
while still close to shore before riding. A
person who has made many unsuccessful
attempts to get back on the watercraft
may become fatigued and suffer from ex-
posure, increasing the risk of injury and
drowning.
Board the watercraft in water free from
weeds and debris and at least 60 cm (2 ft)
deep from the bottom of the watercraft.