Operating The Watercraft In Reverse; Boarding The Watercraft - Yamaha WaveRunner FZR SVHO 2016 Owner's/Operator's Manual

Operation
Operate defensively at safe speeds and

keep a safe distance away from people,
objects, and other watercraft to give you
time to stop.
Do not shut the engine off when slowing

down in case you need engine power to
steer away from a boat or other obstacle
that comes into your path.
Do not use the reverse function to slow

down or stop the watercraft as it could
cause you to lose control, be ejected, or
impact the handlebars.
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Operating the watercraft in reverse

Pull the shift lever rearward to the reverse po-
sition. The watercraft will move in reverse.
(See page 31 for information on the reverse
system.)
1
2
1 Shift lever
2 Reverse position
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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.
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Boarding the watercraft

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WARNING
Be sure the operator and passenger have
practiced boarding from the water while
still close to shore before riding. A person
who has made many unsuccessful at-
tempts to get back on the watercraft may
become fatigued and suffer from expo-
sure, 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-
bles or sand could be sucked into the jet
intake, causing impeller damage and en-
gine overheating.
60 cm (2 ft)
TIP:
This watercraft is equipped with a reboarding
step, which can be lowered and used to as-
sist in reboarding. (See page 41 for informa-
tion on operating the reboarding step.)
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