Yamaha WaveRunner VX 700, Service Manual

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General information
Safety while working
To prevent an accident or injury and to pro-
vide quality service, observe the following
safety procedures.
Rotating part
• Hands, feet, hair, jewelry, clothing, per-
sonal flotation device straps, and so on,
can become entangled with internal rotating
parts of the engine or jet pump unit, result-
ing in serious injury or death.
• Keep hands, feet, hair, jewelry, clothing,
personal flotation device straps, and so on,
away from any exposed moving parts when
operating the engine with the seat
removed.
• Keep away from intake grate while engine
is on. Items such as hair, clothing, or per-
sonal flotation device straps can become
entangled in moving parts resulting in
severe injury.
Hot part
During and after operation, engine parts are
hot enough to cause burns. Do not touch any
parts in the engine compartment until the
engine has cooled.
Electric shock
Do not touch any electrical parts while start-
ing or operating the engine. Otherwise, shock
or electrocution could result.
Impeller
Do not hold the impeller with your hands
when loosening or tightening the impeller.
Handling of gasoline
• Gasoline is highly flammable. Keep gaso-
line and all flammable products away from
heat, sparks, and open flames.
• Gasoline is poisonous and can cause injury
or death. Handle gasoline with care. Never
siphon gasoline by mouth. If you swallow
some gasoline, inhale a lot of gasoline
vapor, or get some gasoline in your eyes,
see your doctor immediately. If gasoline
spills on your skin, wash with soap and
water. If gasoline spills on your clothing,
change your clothes.