Boarding And Starting In Deep Water - Yamaha FX High Output WaveRunner 2008 Owner's/Operator's Manual

Practice reboarding in shallow water be-
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fore riding in deep water.
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Boarding and starting in shallow water
(1) Launch the watercraft in water free from
weeds and debris and at least 60 cm (2 ft)
deep.
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WARNING
Never operate in water that is less than 60
cm (2 ft) deep, otherwise you increase
your chance of hitting a submerged ob-
ject, which could result in injury.
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CAUTION:
Never operate in water that is less than 60
cm (2 ft) deep, otherwise pebbles or sand
could be sucked into the jet intake, caus-
ing impeller damage and engine overheat-
ing.
(2) Board the watercraft from the side or the
rear.
(3) Attach the engine shut-off cord to your left
wrist, and then attach the clip to the en-
gine shut-off switch.
(4) Grip the handlebars with both hands,
place both feet on the floor of the footwell,
start the engine, and then look in all direc-
tions before starting off.
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Boarding and starting from a dock
(1) Board the watercraft from the side.
(2) Attach the engine shut-off cord to your left
wrist, and then attach the clip to the en-
gine shut-off switch.
(3) Push the watercraft away from the dock,
grip the handlebars with both hands,
place both feet on the floor of the footwell,
start the engine, and then look in all direc-
tions before starting off.
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Boarding and starting in deep water

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WARNING
The operator and passengers should
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practice boarding in shallow water be-
fore riding in deep water. Boarding in
deep water requires more skill.
The fatigue and exposure that could re-
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sult after unsuccessful attempts to get
back on the watercraft may increase the
risk of injuries and drowning.
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