Yamaha WaveRunner VX Sport 2014 Owner's/Operator's Manual page 22

Safety information
VX Deluxe / VX Cruiser: Do not use the re-

verse function to slow down or stop the
watercraft as it could cause you to lose
control, be ejected, or impact the handle-
bars.
This could increase the risk of back/spinal
injury (paralysis), facial injuries, and broken
legs, ankles, and other bones. You could
also damage the shift mechanism.
VX Deluxe / VX Cruiser: Reverse can be

used to slow down or stop during slow-
speed maneuvering, such as when dock-
ing. Once the engine is idling, shift into re-
verse and gradually increase engine speed.
Make sure that there are no obstacles or
people behind you before shifting into re-
verse.
Keep away from the intake grate while the

engine is on. Items such as long hair, loose
clothing, or PFD straps can become entan-
gled in moving parts, resulting in severe in-
jury or drowning.
Never insert any object into the jet thrust

nozzle while the engine is running. Severe
injury or death could result from coming in
contact with the rotating parts of the jet
pump.
1 Intake grate
2 Jet thrust nozzle
Stop the engine and remove the clip from

the engine shut-off switch before removing
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any debris or weeds, which may have col-
lected around the jet intake.
1
1 Clip
2 Engine shut-off switch
2