Yamaha VX/VX Sport Owner's Manual page 21

legs, ankles, and other bones. You could
also damage the shift mechanism.
For VX Deluxe/VX Cruiser:
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Reverse can be used to slow down or stop
during slow-speed maneuvering, such as
when docking. Once the engine is idling,
shift into reverse and gradually increase en-
gine speed. Make sure that there are no ob-
stacles or people behind you before shifting
into reverse.
Keep away from the intake grate while the
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engine is on. Items such as long hair, loose
clothing, or PFD straps can become entan-
gled in moving parts, resulting in severe in-
jury or drowning.
Never insert any object into the jet thrust
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nozzle while the engine is running. Severe
injury or death could result from coming in
contact with the rotating parts of the jet
pump.
1 Intake grate
2 Jet thrust nozzle
Stop the engine and remove the clip from
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the engine shut-off switch before removing
Safety information
any debris or weeds, which may have col-
lected around the jet intake.
1 Clip
2 Engine shut-off switch
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