Hazard Information; Watercraft Characteristics - Yamaha WaveRunner VX Sport 2014 Owner's/Operator's Manual

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Hazard information

Never start the engine or let it run for any
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length of time in an enclosed area. Exhaust
fumes contain carbon monoxide, a color-
less, odorless gas that may cause loss of
consciousness and death within a short
time. Always operate the watercraft in an
open area.
Do not touch the hot oil tank, muffler, or en-
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gine during or immediately after engine op-
eration; they can cause serious burns.
Safety information
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Watercraft characteristics

Jet thrust turns the watercraft. Releasing
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the throttle lever completely produces only
minimum thrust. If you are traveling at
speeds above trolling, you will have rapidly
decreasing ability to steer without throttle.
This model is equipped with the Yamaha
Engine Management System (YEMS) that
includes an off-throttle steering (OTS) sys-
tem. It will activate at planing speeds
should you attempt to steer the watercraft
after releasing the throttle lever. The OTS
system assists in turning by continuing to
supply some thrust while the watercraft is
decelerating, but you can turn more sharp-
ly if you apply throttle while turning the han-
dlebars.
The OTS system does not function below
planing speeds or when the engine is off.
Once the engine slows down, the water-
craft will no longer turn in response to han-
dlebar input until you apply throttle again or
you reach trolling speed.
Practice turning in an open area without
obstacles until you have a good feel for this
maneuver.
VX Sport: This watercraft is water-jet pro-
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pelled. The jet pump is directly connected
to the engine. This means that jet thrust will
produce some movement whenever the
engine is running. There is no "neutral" po-
sition.
VX Deluxe / VX Cruiser: This watercraft is
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water-jet propelled. The jet pump is directly
connected to the engine. This means that
jet thrust will produce some movement
whenever the engine is running. There is no
"neutral" position. You are in either "for-
ward" or "reverse", depending upon the
shift lever position.
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