Boarding The Watercraft - Yamaha 2017 WaveRunner EX Owner's/Operator's Manual

Operation
Operating in reverse (EX Deluxe)
When the RiDE lever is squeezed, the "R" (re-
verse) shift indicator will be displayed in the
information display and the watercraft will
move in reverse. (See page 29 for shift sys-
tem operation procedures.)
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1 "R" (Reverse position)
Make sure that there are no obstacles or peo-
ple behind you before shifting into reverse.
TIP:
This model is equipped with a function which
limits the engine speed in reverse.
Operating in neutral (EX Deluxe)
When the RiDE lever is squeezed lightly and
released, the "N" (neutral) shift indicator will
be displayed in the information display and
the watercraft will stop in its current location.
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(See page 29 for shift system operation pro-
cedures.)
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1 "N" (Neutral position)
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Boarding the watercraft

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WARNING
Be sure the operator and any passengers
have practiced boarding from the water
while still close to shore before riding. A
person who has made many unsuccessful
attempts to get back on the watercraft
may become fatigued and suffer from ex-
posure, increasing the risk of injury and
drowning.
Board the watercraft in water free from
weeds and debris and at least 60 cm (2 ft)
deep from the bottom of the watercraft.
NOTICE: Never run the engine in water
that is less than 60 cm (2 ft) deep from the
bottom of the watercraft, otherwise peb-