Yamaha XA1200Ltd WaveRunner, Owner'S/Operator'S Manual

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You should grip the handlebars firmly and
keep both feet on the footrest floor. Do not
attempt to ride with passengers until your
riding skills are fully developed.
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RIDING WITH PASSENGERS
When two or three persons (including the
operator) are on board, the vehicle handles
differently, and is not as easy to maneuver,
so operating it requires a higher degree of
skill. Before attempting to operate the vehi-
cle with passengers aboard, the operator
must practice enough riding alone to be able
to acquire the necessary skills.
The passengers must always wear U.S.
Coast Guard approved personal flotation
devices.
Strong streams of water from the jet nozzle,
or impact with the water surface can be dan-
gerous. Both operator and passengers must
wear wet suits. Normal swimming attire may
not adequately protect you. A wet suit will
help protect against internal injuries to ori-
fices (rectum and vagina) from strong jet
streams, and from impact with the water sur-
face. Wet suits also help protect against
hypothermia (low body temperature) and
abrasions.
Both operator and passengers should wear
water shoes to help protect feet from objects
hidden under water. Wearing gloves can
also help protect hands from abrasions.
Wind, water, and glare from the sun may get
in your eyes while you operate your water
vehicle, reducing your ability to see. You
may want to consider wearing eye protection
such as sunglasses or goggles while riding.
Some may find, however, that eye protection
obstructs or distorts their vision, and dis-
tracts from operation. Only you know the cir-
cumstances in which you operate your water
vehicle, so only you can decide if the bene-
fits of eye protection outweigh the potential
hazards.
Never exceed the weight capacity (240 kg,
530 lb) nor allow more than three person (or
two persons with a skier) to ride this water
vehicle at one time.
The operator should grip the handlebars
firmly and keep both feet on the footrest
floor. Do not give a ride to a child whose feet
cannot reach the footrest floor. The passen-
gers should hold on firmly, either to the per-
son in front of them or to the handgrips
provided, and keep both feet on the footrest
floor.
EWJ00063
WARNING
When passengers are on board, make
sure they are holding on firmly before
you start to accelerate.
When pulling a skier, the observer should
face to the rear while holding the handgrip
with one hand and the finger grip with the
other. The observer should always sit
astride the seat with his or her feet placed
firmly on the foot step on the floor for proper
balance.