Yamaha GP1300R WaveRunner 2008, Owner'S/Operator'S Manual

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Safety information
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Recommended equipment
The following items should be carried on
board your watercraft:
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Sound-signaling device
You should carry a whistle or other sound-
signaling device that can be used to signal
other boats. See “Rules of the Road” for
more information.
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Visual distress signals
It is recommended that a U.S. Coast Guard
approved pyrotechnic device be stored in a
waterproof container on your watercraft. A
mirror can also be used as an emergency
signal. Contact a Yamaha dealer or the
U.S. Coast Guard for more information.
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Watch
A watch is helpful so you will know how long
you have been operating the watercraft.
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Towline
A towline can be used to tow a disabled wa-
tercraft in an emergency.
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Hazard information
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Never start the engine or let it run for any
length of time in an enclosed area. Exhaust
fumes contain carbon monoxide, a color-
less, odorless gas that may cause loss of
consciousness and death within a short
time. Always operate the watercraft in an
open area.
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Do not start the engine on land if anyone is
behind the watercraft. Hot water and steam
spurting from the exhaust outlet can cause
serious burns.
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Do not touch the hot muffler or catalytic
converter during or immediately after en-
gine operation; they can cause serious
burns. In addition, the catalytic converter
becomes hotter after the engine stops be-
fore cooling down.
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