Docking; Rough Water Operation - Yamaha GP800Y WaveRunner GP Owner's/Operator's Manual

3) Get off the vehicle and pull it up on
the beach.
Small pebbles, sand, seaweed, and other
debris can be ingested into the jet intake
and impair or damage the impeller.
Always stop the engine and get off
before beaching the vehicle.
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DOCKING

1) Make sure no obstructions, boats or
swimmers are close to the water vehi-
cle. Reduce speed about 115 m (380
ft) away from the dock.
2) Slowly approach the dock and stop
the engine just before coming along-
side it.
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ROUGH WATER OPERATION

Operating in rough water or jumping
waves can crack the vehicle body or dam-
age internal parts. The force of landing
after jumping can cause a strong impact
on both the water vehicle and the opera-
tor. It is possible for the operator to hit his
chest or jaw on the vehicle body or han-
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dlebars and be injured. Do not ride with
your chin right above the handlebars or
with your feet outside the vehicle. Avoid
riding in rough water or bad weather con-
ditions.
Operating in rough water or jumping
waters can lead to injury. It may also
damage the vehicle.
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