Shifting; Leaving The Watercraft - Yamaha FX SHO Owner's Manual

Operation
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Shifting

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WARNING
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.
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 reverse:
(1) Release the throttle lever and let the en-
gine speed return to idle.
(2) Pull the shift lever toward you.
To shift into forward:
(1) Release the throttle lever and let the en-
gine speed return to idle.
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(2) Push the shift lever away from you.
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Leaving the watercraft

If leaving the watercraft, select the lock mode
of the Yamaha Security System and remove
the engine shut-off cord (lanyard) to reduce
the chance of accidental starting or unautho-
rized use by children or others. (See page 40
for Yamaha Security System lock and unlock
mode selection procedures.)