Shift Lever - Yamaha FX High Output WaveRunner 2006 Owner's/Operator's Manual

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Shift lever

The shift lever is located on the starboard
(right) side of the watercraft and is used to
control the reverse gate, which allows the
watercraft to move in reverse or forward.
When the shift lever is in the reverse posi-
tion, the watercraft can be launched from a
trailer, or backed up out of tight spots where
you cannot turn around easily.
To shift into reverse:
1. Release the throttle and let the engine
speed return to idle.
2. Pull the shift lever toward you.
WARNING
@
G Make sure that the throttle is com-
pletely released and that the engine is
at idle before shifting into reverse.
G
Do not use the reverse function to
slow down or stop the watercraft as it
could cause you to lose control, be
ejected, or impact the handlebars.
G Use reverse for slow-speed maneuver-
ing only.
G Make sure that there are no obstacles
or people behind you before shifting
into reverse.
G
Do not touch the reverse gate while the
shift lever is being operated, otherwise
you could be pinched.
@
To shift into forward:
1. Release the throttle and let the engine
speed return to idle.
2. Push the shift lever away from you.
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