Hazard Information; Sport Boat Characteristics - Yamaha LX2000 Owner's Manual

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AFETY
" Attach the engine shut-off cord (lan-
yard) to PFD and keep it free from
steering wheel or other controls so
that the engine stops if the operator
accidentally leaves the helm. Failure
to attach the engine shut-off cord
could result in a runaway boat if the
operator is ejected.
After operation, remove the engine
shut-off cord and the keys to avoid
accidental starting or unauthorized
use by children or others.
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Engine Shut-Off Switch
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Engine Shut-Off Cord with Clip
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Cord connected to PFD
" Scan constantly for swimmers and
stay away from swimming areas.
Swimmers are hard to see and you
could accidentally hit someone in
the water.
" Avoid being hit by another boat! You
should always take responsibility to
watch for other traffic; other boaters
may not be watching for you. If they
do not see you, or you maneuver
more quickly than they expect, you
risk a collision.
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NFORMATION
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" Maintain a safe distance from other
boats or watercraft, and also watch
for boats' ski ropes or fishing lines.
Obey the "Rules of the Road" (see
page 1-15), and be sure to check
behind you before making a turn.

HAZARD INFORMATION

" Never start the engine or let it run for
any length of time in an enclosed
area. Exhaust fumes contain carbon
monoxide, a colorless, odorless gas
that may cause death within a short
time. Always operate the boat in an
open area.

SPORT BOAT CHARACTERISTICS

" Jet thrust turns the Sport Boat.
Pulling the throttle levers completely
back to idle produces only minimum
thrust. If you are traveling at speeds
above trolling, you will have rapidly
decreasing ability to steer without
throttle. You may still have some
turning ability immediately after
pulling the throttle levers back to
idle, but once the engine slows
down, the Sport Boat will no longer
respond to steering wheel input until
you apply throttle again or you reach
a trolling speed. Practice turning in
an open area without obstructions
until you have a good feel for the
maneuver.
" Yamaha Sport Boats are water-jet
propelled. The pumps are directly
connected to the engines. This
means that the jet thrust will pro-
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