Stopping The Engine; Leaving The Watercraft; Operating Your Watercraft; Getting To Know Your Watercraft - Yamaha FX SHO: FX Cruiser Owner's Manual

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Stopping the engine

To stop the engine, release the throttle lever,
and then push the engine stop switch (red
button).
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WARNING
You need throttle to steer. Shutting the en-
gine off can cause you to hit an obstacle
you are attempting to avoid. A collision
could result in severe injury or death.
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Leaving the watercraft

If leaving the watercraft, select the lock mode
of the Yamaha Security System and remove
the engine shut-off cord to reduce the chance
of accidental starting or unauthorized use by
children or others. (See page 41 for Yamaha
Security System lock and unlock mode selec-
tion procedures.)
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Operating your watercraft

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Getting to know your watercraft

Operating your watercraft requires skills ac-
quired through practice over a period of time.
Take the time to learn the basic techniques
well before attempting more difficult maneu-
vers.
Operating your new watercraft can be a very
enjoyable activity, providing you with hours of
pleasure. However, it is essential to familiar-
ize yourself with the operation of the water-
craft to achieve the skill level necessary to
enjoy riding safely.
Before operating this watercraft, read this
owner's/operator's manual, the Riding Prac-
tice Guide, the Riding Instruction card, and all
warning and caution labels on the watercraft.
Pay particular attention to the safety informa-
tion on page 10. Also, watch the Basic Orien-
tation Video provided with your watercraft.
These materials should give you an under-
standing of the watercraft and its operation.
Remember: This watercraft is designed to
carry the operator and up to 2 passengers.
Never exceed the maximum load limit or allow
more than 3 persons (or 2 persons if a water-
skier is being pulled) to ride the watercraft at
any time.
Maximum load:
240 kg (530 lb)
Load is the total weight of cargo, oper-
ator, and passengers.
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Learning to operate your watercraft

Before operating the watercraft, always per-
form the pre-operation checks listed on page
61. The short time spent checking the water-
craft will reward you with added safety and re-
liability.
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