Operation
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button).
WARNING! You need throttle to
steer. Shutting the engine off can cause
you to hit an obstacle you are attempting
to avoid. A collision could result in severe
injury or death.
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Shifting (for VX Deluxe/VX Cruiser)
WARNING
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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.
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Make sure that there are no obstacles or
people behind you before shifting into
reverse.
●
Do not touch the reverse gate while the
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.
(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 (for
VX Deluxe/VX Cruiser) and remove the en-
gine shut-off cord (lanyard) to reduce the
chance of accidental starting or unautho-
rized use by children or others. (See page
30 for Yamaha Security System lock and
unlock mode selection procedures.)
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