Stopping The Engine; Leaving The Watercraft; Operating The Watercraft - Yamaha WaveRunner FZR 2012 Owner's/Operator's Manual

is attached correctly. If the engine
shut-off cord (lanyard) is not attached
correctly, it may not pull free when the
operator falls off, allowing the water-
craft to continue to run and cause an
accident.
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1 Clip
2 Engine shut-off switch
3 Engine shut-off cord (lanyard)
(4) With the throttle lever released, push the
start switch (green button) to start the en-
gine. (See page 27 for information on op-
erating the start switch.)
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Stopping the engine

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

If leaving the watercraft, remove the clip from
the engine shut-off switch to prevent acciden-
tal starting or unauthorized operation by chil-
dren or others.
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Operating the watercraft

When the shift lever is in the forward position
and the engine is running, the watercraft will
move forward. The watercraft will move for-
ward at trolling speed even if the throttle lever
Operation
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