Yamaha VZ200, Owner'S Manual

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Operation
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running, overheating and serious dam-
age could occur. Stop the engine and
check whether the cooling water inlet on
the lower case or the cooling water pilot
hole is blocked. Consult your Yamaha
dealer if the problem cannot be located
and corrected.
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Shifting
WARNING
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Before shifting, make sure there are no
swimmers or obstacles in the water near
you.
CAUTION:
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To change the boat direction or shifting
position from forward to reverse or vice-
versa, first close the throttle so that the
engine idles (or runs at low speeds).
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Forward (tiller handle and remote
control models)
Tiller handle models
1.
Place the throttle grip in the fully closed
position.
2. Move the gear shift lever quickly and
firmly from neutral to forward.
Remote control models
1.
Pull up the neutral interlock trigger (if
equipped) and move the remote control
lever quickly and firmly from neutral to
forward.
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Reverse (automatic reverse lock and
power trim and tilt models)
WARNING
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When operating in reverse, go slowly. Do
not open the throttle more than half. Oth-
erwise the boat could become unstable,
which could result in loss of control and
an accident.
Tiller handle models
1.
Place the throttle grip in the fully closed
position.
2. Move the gear shift lever quickly and
firmly from neutral to reverse.
Remote control models
1.
Pull up the neutral interlock trigger (if
equipped) and move the remote control
lever quickly and firmly from neutral to
reverse.
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