Handgrip; Bow Eye; Stern Eyes - Yamaha VX/VX Sport Owner's Manual

Features and functions
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WARNING
Make sure that the throttle lever is com-
G
pletely released and that the engine is at
idle before shifting into reverse.
Do not use the reverse function to slow
G
down or stop the watercraft as it could
cause you to lose control, be ejected, or
impact the handlebars.
Use reverse for slow-speed maneuver-
G
ing only.
Make sure that there are no obstacles or
G
people behind you before shifting into
reverse.
Do not touch the reverse gate while the
G
shift lever is being operated, otherwise
you could be pinched.
To shift into forward:
(1) Release the throttle lever and let the en-
gine speed return to idle.
(2) Push the shift lever away from you.
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Handgrip

The handgrip provides a handhold for board-
ing the watercraft and for a spotter when fac-
ing rearward.
1 Handgrip
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WARNING
Do not use the handgrip to lift the water-
craft. The watercraft could fall, which
could result in severe injury.
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Bow eye

The bow eye is located at the bow of the wa-
tercraft.
The bow eye is used to attach a rope to the
watercraft when transporting, mooring, or
towing it in an emergency.
1 Bow eye
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Stern eyes

The stern eyes are located at the stern of the
watercraft.
The stern eyes are used to attach a rope to
the watercraft when transporting or mooring it.
1 Stern eye