Cruising Limitations - Yamaha WaveRunner EX 2023 Owner's/Operator's Manual

Safety information
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Cruising limitations

Scan constantly for people, objects, and
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other watercraft. Be alert for conditions
that limit your visibility or block your vision
of others.
Operate defensively at safe speeds and
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keep a safe distance away from people,
objects, and other watercraft.
Do not follow directly behind watercraft or
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other boats.
Do not go near others to spray or splash
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them with water, go too close to other
boats, or go too fast for the traffic condi-
tions.
EX / EX SPORT: Take early action to avoid
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collisions. Remember, watercraft and other
boats do not have brakes.
EX / EX SPORT: Avoid sharp turns or other
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maneuvers that make it hard for others to
avoid you or understand where you are go-
ing.
EX DELUXE / EX LIMITED: Take early ac-
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tion to avoid collisions. Remember, water-
craft and other boats do not have brakes.
In addition, the Reverse with Intuitive De-
celeration Electronics (RiDE) system is not
a braking device for avoiding dangerous
situations. The RiDE system is an electron-
ic system for controlling the engine speed
and reverse gate, which is located near the
jet thrust nozzle. The RiDE lever located at
12
the left handlebar grip can be used to
change the direction of the jet thrust so that
the watercraft moves in reverse or is in neu-
tral. The RiDE system assists the operator
when slowing down and during slow-
speed maneuvering, such as launching,
beaching, and docking.
EX DELUXE / EX LIMITED: Avoid sharp
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turns, slowing down rapidly by squeezing
the RiDE lever forcefully, and other maneu-
vers that make it hard for others to avoid
you or understand where you are going.
Avoid areas with submerged objects or
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shallow water.
Do not release the throttle lever when trying
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to steer away from objects—as with other
powerboats, you need throttle to steer. Al-
ways check throttle and steering controls
before starting the watercraft.
Ride within your limits and avoid aggres-
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sive maneuvers to reduce the risk of loss of
control, ejection, and collision.
This is a high performance boat—not a toy.
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Avoid aggressive operation, sharp turns,
and unexpected acceleration that can cau-
se you to be thrown off. Do not jump waves
or wakes—jumping can cause injuries such
as back or spinal injuries (paralysis), facial
injuries, and broken legs, ankles, and other
bones. Improper operation can result in se-
vere injury or death.
Do not operate the watercraft in rough wa-
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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
conditions before setting out on your wa-
tercraft.
As with any water sport, you should not op-
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erate your watercraft without someone else
prevailing weather