Yamaha WaveRunner VXS Owners Manual
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General and important labels 6 EJU35913Warning labels If any of these labels are damaged or missing, contact a Yamaha dealer for replacements. 1 2 UF2M10E0.book Page 6 Wednesday, July 14, 2010 5:02 PM
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General and important labels 8 EJU35925Other labels UF2M10E0.book Page 8 Wednesday, July 14, 2010 5:02 PM
General and important labels 9 The following label indicates the correct direction to upright a capsized watercraft. UF2M10E0.book Page 9 Wednesday, July 14, 2010 5:02 PM
Safety information 10 EJU30671 The safe use and operation of this water- craft is dependent upon the use of proper riding techniques, as well as upon the common sense, good judgment, and ex- pertise of the operator. Every operator should know the following requirements before riding the watercraft. Before operating the watercraft, read this owner’s/operator’s manual, the Riding Practice Guide, the Riding Instruction card, and all labels on the watercraft. Also, watch the Basic Orientation Video provided with your watercraft. These materials should give you an understanding of the watercraft and its operation. Never allow anyone to operate this water- craft until they too have read this own- er’s/operator’s manual, the Riding Practice Guide, the Riding Instruction card, and all labels, and, if possible, watched the Basic Orientation Video. Showing them the video may help reinforce the information contained in these materi- als. EJU30730 Limitations on who may operate the watercraft Yamaha recommends a minimum operator age of 16 years old. Adults must supervise use by minors. Know the operator age and training require- ments for your state. A boating safety course is recommended and may be re- quired in your state. You can find local rules by contacting the United States Coast Guard (USCG), the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators, or your local Power Squadron. This watercraft is designed to carry the op- erator and up to 2 passengers. Never ex- ceed the maximum load limit or allow more than 3 persons (or 2 persons if a water-skier is being pulled) to ride the watercraft at any time. Do not operate the watercraft with any pas- sengers on board until you have consider- able practice and experience riding alone. Operating the watercraft with passengers requires more skill. Take the time to be- come accustomed to the handling charac-Maximum load: 240 kg (530 lb) Load is the total weight of cargo, oper- ator, and passengers. UF2M10E0.book Page 10 Wednesday, July 14, 2010 5:02 PM
Safety information 11 teristics of the watercraft before trying any difficult maneuvers.EJU30761 Cruising limitations Scan constantly for people, objects, and other watercraft. Be alert for conditions that limit your visibility or block your vision of others. Operate defensively at safe speeds and keep a safe distance away from people, ob- jects, 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 un- derstand where you are going. Avoid areas with submerged objects or shallow 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 throt- tle to steer. Always check throttle and steer- ing controls before starting the watercraft. Ride within your limits and avoid aggressive maneuvers to reduce the risk of loss of con- trol, ejection, and collision. This is a high performance boat—not a toy. Sharp turns or jumping wakes or waves can increase the risk of back/spinal injury (pa- ralysis), facial injuries, and broken legs, an- UF2M10E0.book Page 11 Wednesday, July 14, 2010 5:02 PM
Safety information 12 kles, and other bones. Do not jump wakes or waves. Do not operate the watercraft in rough wa- ter, bad weather, or when visibility is poor; this may lead to an accident causing injury or death. Be alert to the possibility of ad- verse weather. Take note of weather fore- casts and the prevailing weather conditions before setting out on your watercraft. As with any water sport, you should not op- erate your watercraft without someone else nearby. If you operate further than swim- ming distance from shore, you should be accompanied by another boat or watercraft, but make sure you stay a safe distance away. It’s good, common sense. Never operate in water that is less than 60 cm (2 ft) deep from the bottom of the water- craft, otherwise you increase your chance of hitting a submerged object, which could result in injury. This watercraft is not equipped with lighting required for night operation. Do not operate the watercraft after sunset or before dawn, otherwise you increase the risk of collidingwith another boat, which could result in se- vere injury or death. Follow navigation rules, and state/provin- cial and local laws that apply to watercraft. 60 cm (2 ft) UF2M10E0.book Page 12 Wednesday, July 14, 2010 5:02 PM
Safety information 13 EJU30812 Operation requirements All riders must wear a U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) approved personal flotation device (PFD) that is suitable for personal water- craft use. Wear protective clothing. Severe internal injuries can occur if water is forced into body cavities as a result of falling into the water or being near the jet thrust nozzle. Normal swimwear does not adequately pro- tect against forceful water entry into the rec- tum or vagina. All riders must wear a wetsuit bottom or clothing that provides equivalent protection. Such clothing in- cludes thick, tightly woven, sturdy and snug-fitting apparel such as denim, but does not include spandex or similar fabrics, like those used in bicycle shorts. Eye protection is recommended to keep wind, water, and glare from the sun out of your eyes while you operate your water- craft. Restraining straps for eyewear are made which are designed to float should your eyewear fall in the water. Footwear and gloves are recommended. Helmets meeting Snell or DOT standards are required for IJSBA-sanctioned races. You must decide whether to wear a helmet while you ride for recreation. You shouldknow that a helmet could help protect you in certain kinds of accidents and that it could injure you in others. A helmet is designed to provide some head protection. Although helmets cannot protect against all foreseeable impacts, a helmet might reduce your injuries in a collision with a boat or other obstacle. A helmet may have potential safety haz- ards, as well. Falling into the water could risk the chance of the helmet catching wa- ter, commonly known as “bucketing”, and the resulting strain on your neck could cause choking, severe and permanent neck injuries, or death. A helmet could also in- crease the risk of an accident if it reduces your vision or hearing, or if it distracts you or increases your fatigue. How should you decide if a helmet’s poten- tial safety benefits outweigh its potential risks for you? Consider your particular riding conditions. Consider factors such as your riding environment and your riding style and ability. Also consider the likeli- hood of traffic congestion, and the water surface conditions. If you decide to wear a helmet based upon your riding circumstances, choose one carefully. Look for a helmet designed for personal watercraft use, if possible. Con- sider a helmet meeting Snell or DOT stan- dards. If you will be engaging in closed- course competition, follow the helmet re- quirements of the sanctioning organization. Never operate the watercraft after consum- ing alcohol or taking other drugs. For reasons of safety and proper care of the watercraft, always perform the pre-opera- tion checks listed on page 57 before operat- ing the watercraft. 1USCG approved PFD 2Wetsuit bottom UF2M10E0.book Page 13 Wednesday, July 14, 2010 5:02 PM
Safety information 14 The operator and passengers should al- ways keep their feet on the floor of the foot- well when the watercraft is in motion. Lifting your feet increases the chances of losing your balance, or hitting objects outside the watercraft with your feet. Do not give a ride to children if their feet cannot reach the floor of the footwell. The passengers should hold on firmly, ei- ther to the person in front of them or to the handgrip provided. Never allow a passenger to ride in front of the operator. Always consult your doctor on whether it is safe for you to ride this watercraft if you are pregnant or in poor health. Do not attempt to modify this watercraft. Modifications to your watercraft may reduce safety and reliability, and render the water- craft unsafe or illegal for use. Attach the engine shut-off cord (lanyard) to your left wrist and keep it free from the han- dlebars so that the engine stops if you, the operator, fall off. After riding, remove the engine shut-off cord (lanyard) from the wa-tercraft to avoid accidental starting or unau- thorized use by children or others. Scan carefully for swimmers and stay away from swimming areas. Swimmers are hard to see and you could accidentally hit some- one in the water. Avoid being hit by another boat. You should always take the responsibility to watch for traffic; other boaters may not be watching for you. If they do not see you, or if you ma- neuver more quickly than other boaters ex- pect, you risk a collision. Maintain a safe distance from other boats and watercraft, and also watch for ski ropes or fishing lines. Obey the “Rules of the Road” and be sure to check behind you be- fore making a turn. (See “Rules of the Road” on page 19.) According to the USCG, boats under 6.1 m (20 ft) in length like your watercraft must carry a fire extinguisher of a B-1 classifica- tion, with a capacity of two pounds or more when navigating in waters under USCG ju- risdiction. In addition, most state and local UF2M10E0.book Page 14 Wednesday, July 14, 2010 5:02 PM
Safety information 15 boating laws also require that the fire extin- guisher be approved by the USCG.EJU30830 Recommended equipment The following items should be carried on board your watercraft: 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. 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. Watch A watch is helpful so you will know how long you have been operating the watercraft. Towline A towline can be used to tow a disabled wa- tercraft in an emergency. UF2M10E0.book Page 15 Wednesday, July 14, 2010 5:02 PM