User manual YAMAHA XR1800-2001

[. . . ] Owner's / Operator's Manual WATERCRAFT TO THE OWNER Thank you for choosing a Yamaha Sport Boat. This Owner's Manual contains information you will need for proper operation, maintenance, and care. A thorough understanding of these simple instructions will help you to obtain maximum enjoyment from your new Yamaha. If you have any questions about the operation or maintenance of your Sport Boat, please consult a Yamaha dealer. [. . . ] Coast Guard approved personal flotation device when riding in the Sport Boat. You should consider wearing water shoes, eye protection, gloves, and other protective apparel. Water sports increase your risk of injury from contact with your boat, other vessels, docks, rocks, or coral. Waterskiiers must also wear a wetsuit to protect against jet thrust or impact with the water surface, particularly as speeds increase. Grip the wheel firmly and keep both feet on the deck when driving the Sport Boat. LEARNING TO OPERATE YOUR SPORT BOAT Before boating, always perform the Pre-Operation Checks listed on page 3-4. The short time spent checking the machine's condition will reward you with added safety and a more reliable Sport Boat. 3-15 3 OPERATION D. The Sport Boat will go straight even though the steering wheel is turned. YOU NEED THROTTLE TO STEER. TURNING THE SPORT BOAT Steering control depends on the combination of steering wheel position and the amount of throttle. Water sucked in through the intake grate is pressurized by the impeller in the jet pump. As the pressurized water is expelled from the pump through the jet thrust nozzle, it creates thrust to move and steer the Sport Boat. The amount of jet thrust, in addition to the position of the steering wheel, determines how sharply you turn. More throttle produces high thrust, so the Sport Boat will turn more sharply. Less throttle produces low thrust, so the Sport Boat will turn more gradually. Pulling the throttle levers completely back to idle produces only minimum thrust. If you are traveling at speeds above trolling, you will have rapidly decreasing ability to steer without throttle. You may still have some turning ability immediately after pulling the throttle levers back to idle, but once the engine slows down, the Sport Boat will no longer respond to steering wheel input until you apply throttle again or you reach a trolling speed. At trolling speed, the Sport Boat can be turned gradually by steering wheel position alone using just the amount of thrust available at engine idle. A B C D 3-16 OPERATION TURNING LEFT 3 BOATING WITH PASSENGERS When one or more passengers are on board, the boat may handle differently, so operating it requires a higher degree of skill. Remember: Your Sport Boat is designed for one operator and up to four passengers only. Passengers should sit so the weight in the boat is balanced from side to side and bow to stern as much as possible. If the passenger seat in front of the helm is used, be sure the operator's view ahead is not obstructed. Passengers must sit in one of the seats and hold onto the grips while putting both feet on the deck. TURNING RIGHT WARNING WARNING Do not pull the throttle levers back to idle when trying to steer away from objects ­ you need throttle to steer. When passengers are on board, make sure they are seated and holding on before you start to accelerate. [. . . ] Coverage isn't limited to "moving parts" or the "drive train" like many other plans. See the sample contract at your Yamaha dealer to see how comforting uninterrupted factory-backed protection can be. There's no deductible to pay, and repairs aren't "prorated. " You don't have any "out-of-pocket" expenses for covered repairs. In addition, Travel and Recreation Interruption Protection (TRIP) is included at no extra cost. [. . . ]