Operation Of Controls And Other Functions; Steering; Engine Stop Switch Lanyard - Yamaha EXCITER Owner's/Operator's Manual

OPERATION OF
CONTROLS AND
OTHER FUNCTIONS

STEERING

➀
➀
Steering wheel
Your Jet Boat can be steered by turn-
ing the steering wheel the same direc-
tion you wish to travel, to the right or
left. When the wheel is turned, the
angle of the jet (output) nozzle at the
rear of the craft is changed, and the
change in direction of the nozzle
changes the direction of the boat
accordingly. Because the strength of
the jet flow output (thrust) will deter-
mine the speed and direction of a turn,
the throttle must always be opened
above idle when making a turn, except
at idle speed. More thrust will turn the
boat more sharply.
Because boats steer from the stern
(rear), the stern of the boat swings out
in the opposite direction of your turn. If
you turn to the starboard (right), for
example, the stern of the boat will
swing to the left. Keep this in mind
when navigating near a person in the
water, such as a down skier, or an
obstacle, such as a dock.
F & F
EATURES
WARNING
You need engine power to turn.
Pulling the throttle lever back to idle
when traveling faster than idle
speeds or shutting off the engine
can cause you to hit an obstacle you
are attempting to avoid, even if you
are turning the steering wheel.
ENGINE STOP SWITCH
LANYARD
The lock plate on the end of the lanyard
must be attached to the engine stop
switch for the engine to run. The lan-
yard must be attached to a secure
place on the operator's personal flota-
tion device (PFD). Should the operator
fall overboard or leave the helm, the
lanyard will pull out the lock plate,
stopping ignition to the engine. This will
prevent the boat from running away
under power.
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➁
➂
➀
Engine stop switch
➁
Lock-plate
➂
Lanyard
2-5
UNCTIONS
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