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

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Operation
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WARNING
EWJ00530
When a passenger is on board, make sure
that the passenger is holding on firmly and
has both feet on the floor of the footwell
before you start to accelerate.
EJU33080
Starting the watercraft
WARNING
EWJ00710
●
Scan constantly for people, objects, and
other watercraft. Be alert for conditions
that limit your visibility or block your vi-
sion of others.
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Operate defensively at safe speeds and
keep a safe distance away from people,
objects, and other watercraft.
●
Do not follow directly behind watercraft
or other boats. Do not go near others to
spray or splash them with water. Avoid
sharp turns or other maneuvers that
make it hard for others to avoid you or
understand where you are going. Avoid
areas with submerged objects or shal-
low water.
●
Take early action to avoid collisions. Re-
member, watercraft and other boats do
not have brakes. Do not release the
throttle lever when trying to steer away
from objects—you need throttle to steer.
●
Practice reboarding in shallow water be-
fore riding in deep water.
EJU33091
Boarding and starting in shallow water
(1) Launch the watercraft in water free from
weeds and debris and at least 60 cm (2 ft)
deep.
WARNING
EWJ00570
Never operate in water that is less than 60
cm (2 ft) deep, otherwise you increase
your chance of hitting a submerged ob-
ject, which could result in injury.
CAUTION:
ECJ00470
Never operate in water that is less than 60
cm (2 ft) deep, otherwise pebbles or sand
could be sucked into the jet intake, caus-
ing impeller damage and engine overheat-
ing.
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