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Riding practice guide lit-18552-00-71 u.S.A. Edition waverunner vxs vxr.
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Contents introduction .....................................................................................1 important information .....................................................................2 how to use this guide to practice ..................................................3 exercise 1: ...
Page 4: Introduction
–1– introduction yamaha watercraft are exciting ways to enjoy water recreation. A watercraft can offer hours of fun, and it is tempting just to put yours in the water and go. But it is important to remember that, as with any new sport or any unfamiliar vehicle, there are techniques that must be lear...
Page 5: Important Information
–2– important information this practice guide does not replace the owner’s/operator’s manual, riding instruction card, or basic orientation video supplied with the watercraft, or the labels on it. Be sure to study these instructional materials thoroughly before you begin to oper- ate this watercraft...
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–3– how to use this guide to practice the yamaha watercraft you are going to learn to operate may have different specifica- tions and different performance characteristics from other personal watercraft or boats you may have operated. The riding practice steps in this booklet will help you to become...
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–4– how to use this guide to practice here is an explanation of what we mean by each: “trolling” is the lowest maneuvering speed. You are applying little or no throttle. The watercraft is down in the water, and there is no wake. “sub-planing” is a medium speed. The bow of the watercraft is slightly ...
Page 8: Exercise 1: Controls
–5– exercise 1: controls objective: this exercise trains you to locate and operate the watercraft’s controls without looking or hesitating. You must master this skill so you can scan constantly for people, objects, and other watercraft as you maneuver, rather than taking away concentration to find a...
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–6– exercise 2: starting and stopping engine objective: this exercise teaches you about how the engine starts and stops and how the watercraft behaves after starting and while idling. Skills: identifying and performing engine starting and stopping controls and procedures. Directions: launch the wate...
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–7– exercise 2: starting and stopping engine drill 1: starting the engine 1. Press the unlock button 1 on the remote control transmitter to deactivate the security system. (see the “yamaha security system” section in the owner’s/operator’s manual for more information.) 2. Attach the engine shut-off ...
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–8– exercise 2: starting and stopping engine drill 2: stopping the engine 1. Release the throttle lever and let the engine slow to idle. 2. Push the engine stop switch 1 (red button). The ignition circuit opens and stops the engine immediately. 3. Practice pulling the engine shut-off cord to remove ...
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–9– exercise 3: boarding and balancing objective: this exercise trains you to board the watercraft in deep water after falling off, and to upright a capsized watercraft. Repeat these exercises until you can perform them without difficulty. Skills: boarding in deep water and balancing at a standstill...
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–10– exercise 3: boarding and balancing 4. Grip the handlebars firmly with both hands and place both feet in the footwell. 5. Practice boarding and balancing several times until you can maintain good balance of the watercraft during the entire process. Tips: vxr: this watercraft is equipped with a r...
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–11– exercise 3: boarding and balancing drill 2: uprighting a capsized watercraft do not leave the watercraft capsized longer than necessary to upright it again. More water may enter the engine compartment the longer the watercraft is capsized. 1. To practice uprighting, first purposely capsize the ...
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–12– exercise 4: trolling speed maneuvering objective: this exercise familiarizes you with the watercraft’s handling characteristics at trolling speed. It teaches techniques you will use when beaching, docking, or approaching objects. Skills: starting and turning at trolling speed. Directions: drill...
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–13– exercise 5: sub-planing speed maneuvering objective: this exercise shows you how to move ahead, turn in small circles, and combine the two maneuvers to make a figure eight. Skills: throttle control and slow to medium speed turning. Directions: steering your watercraft is steered by a combinatio...
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–14– exercise 5: sub-planing speed maneuvering stopping the watercraft is not equipped with a separate braking system. It is stopped by water resistance when the throttle lever is released. From full speed, the watercraft comes to a complete stop approximately 120 m (390 ft) after the throttle is re...
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–15– exercise 5: sub-planing speed maneuvering drill 2: turning in circles 1. Make large circles, turning to the right. Gradually decrease the size of the circles while keeping your speed constant. 2. Repeat the drill, turning to the left. Drill 3: making a figure eight 1. Combine the above drills t...
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–16– exercise 6: full acceleration and stopping objective: this exercise teaches you how the watercraft stops. Skills: stopping, operating at planing speed, and stopping from planing speed. Directions: releasing the throttle completely produces only minimum thrust. Once the engine slows down, the wa...
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–17– exercise 7: planing speed operation objective: this exercise teaches you how the watercraft feels and operates at higher speeds. It also illustrates what happens when the watercraft slides or partially spins due to abrupt high speed turning. Skills: throttle control, turning, shifting weight, a...
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–18– exercise 7: planing speed operation drill 2: planing speed operation while turning 1. Accelerate to planing speed. 2. Combine right and left turns to make a series of circles and figure eights. 3. Repeat the drill, gradually increasing your speed and making tighter turns. Do not try to do too m...
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–19– exercise 8: crossing wakes and swells you will not always have flat, smooth water to ride on. There will be swells, wakes from other boats, etc. We cannot give you a drill to practice as in the earlier lessons, but we can give you some information to help you when you encounter swells and wakes...
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–20– exercise 9: operating with passengers objective: this exercise lets you practice operating the watercraft with passengers on board. Skills: boarding with passengers, and maneuvering the watercraft with passengers on board. Directions: the heavier the total weight of the operator and passengers,...
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–21– exercise 9: operating with passengers 2. Have the passenger get on board and sit astride the seat. If additional passengers are getting on, have them follow the same procedure. 3. Make sure all passengers are properly seated with their feet in the footwell and that they are securely holding on ...
Page 25: Postscript
–22– postscript watercraft operation requires common sense and good judgment, as well as skills and knowledge that are learned as riders become familiar with the craft. Although practicing the exercises contained in this book helps you learn needed skills, you should be aware of your limits and stay...
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Printed in usa july 2010–0.2 × 1 cr f2m-f819t-10 (e) yamaha motor corporation, usa.