Yamaha WaveRunner FX SVHO Instructions for use

WaveRunner

FX SVHO

FX Cruiser SVHO

F3J-F819T-71

RIDING PRACTICE GUIDE

GUIDE DE PILOTAGE

HANDBUCH ZUR ANLEITUNG

FÜR FAHRÜBUNGEN

GUÍA PRÁCTICA DE NAVEGACIÓN

REGRAS PRÁTICAS DE CONDUÇÃO

GUIDA PRATICA PER IL CONDUCENTE

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INDEX

ENGLISH E

FRANÇAIS F

DEUTSCH D

ESPAÑOL ES

PORTUGUÊS P

ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΑ GR

ITALIANO I

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Contents

Introduction............................................................................ 1

Important information............................................................ 2

How to use this guide to practice......................................... 3

Exercise 1: Controls .............................................................. 5

Exercise 2: Starting and stopping engine ........................... 6

Exercise 3: Boarding and balancing .................................... 9

Exercise 4: Trolling speed maneuvering........................... 12

Exercise 5: Sub-planing speed maneuvering ................... 13

Exercise 6: Full acceleration and stopping....................... 16

Exercise 7: Planing speed operation ................................. 17

Exercise 8: Crossing wakes and swells ............................ 19

Exercise 9: Operating with passengers............................. 20

Postscript ............................................................................. 22

WaveRunner

FX SVHO/FX Cruiser SVHO

RIDING PRACTICE GUIDE

1st Edition, June 2014

Any reprinting or unauthorized use

without the written permission of

Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.

is expressly prohibited.

Printed in U.S.A.

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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 learned and skills that must be developed, both for maximum

enjoyment and for safety.

This Riding Practice Guide booklet has been developed to help the new watercraft opera-

tor learn techniques and develop skills.

Everyone who intends to operate or ride as a passenger on a watercraft could benefit

from reading and using this handbook.

Keep in mind, though, that this practice guide is just that: a guide.

It does not take the place of common sense or good judgment.

Safe and responsible watercraft operation requires skills and knowledge that are learned

as riders become familiar with the craft.

Yamaha recommends that you practice each exercise in order according to the directions.

Do not push yourself. Take a break when you get tired.

Be sure you fully understand how to perform each of the exercises well before you go on

to learn the next one, because skills learned in one lesson may be required in the next.

Remember, you must be the final judge of when you feel comfortable and competent with

the particular skills learned.

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Important information

This practice guide does not replace the Owner’s/Operator’s Manual or the labels

on the watercraft.

Be sure to study these instructional materials thoroughly before you begin to oper-

ate this watercraft.

WARNING

Collisions result in more injuries and deaths than any other type of accident for per-

sonal watercraft (PWC).

To avoid collisions:

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,

objects, and other watercraft.

●Do not follow directly behind PWCs or other boats.

●Do not go near others to spray or splash them with water.

●Avoid sharp turns, slowing down rapidly by squeezing the Reverse with Intuitive

Deceleration Electronics (RiDE) lever forcefully, and other maneuvers that make it

hard for others to avoid you or understand where you are going.

The RiDE system is an electronic system for controlling the engine speed and

reverse gate, which is located near the jet thrust nozzle. The RiDE lever located at

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 neutral. The RiDE system assists the oper-

ator when slowing down and during slow-speed maneuvering, such as launching,

beaching, and docking.

●Avoid areas with submerged objects or shallow water.

Take early action to avoid collisions. Remember, PWCs and other boats do not have

brakes. In addition, the RiDE system is not a braking device for avoiding dangerous

situations.

Do not release the throttle lever when trying to steer away from objects—you need

throttle to steer. Always check throttle and steering controls for proper operation

before starting PWC.

Follow navigation rules and local laws that apply to PWCs. See Owner’s Manual for

more information.

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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 familiar with the basic

techniques you will need to learn to master operating your watercraft.

Remember, you will be learning the skills and developing the good judgment that safe

operation of your watercraft requires.

The purpose of this guide is to help you get started by practicing certain important skills.

You should practice each exercise until you can do it well—until it feels comfortable to you.

Only then should you go on to the next exercise.

Each exercise builds on the skills you have already learned; so do not try to jump ahead.

In these exercises, we want you to get the feel of the watercraft, and to learn how it oper-

ates in its many modes of use. Always keep in mind that these exercises are only a begin-

ning and a guide. You must use your common sense and good judgment, along with the skill

and knowledge you gain as you continue to operate your watercraft.

This practice guide is divided into 9 exercises. Practice operating the watercraft in steps,

starting with Exercise 1. Exercises 1 through 7 cover the basic riding techniques you need to

master.

Exercise 9 will help you learn the skills you need for operating with passengers. Again, do

not attempt this exercise until you have developed your skills in the earlier exercises.

Before starting the exercises read this guide completely. Then read the exercise again

before you start to practice it. In this guide we refer to different speeds.

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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 up from the water

surface, but you are still traveling through the water. There is a wake.

“Planing” is a faster speed. The watercraft is more level and is skimming on top of the

water. There is a wake.

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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 control.

Skills:

Knowing where every control is and how to use it without having to stop and think about it.

Directions:

Drill 1: Identifying the components and controls

Read your Owner’s/Operator’s Manual to identify the watercraft’s main components and

controls.

Do not just assume you know how a control works, read the instructions to be sure!

Drill 2: Pre-operation checks

Practice performing the pre-operation checks listed in your Owner’s/Operator’s Manual.

You learned where everything is in Drill 1.

Now make sure everything is working properly. Pay particular attention to the steering

controls and the throttle lever.

Drill 3: Operating positions

With the watercraft on land and the engine off, board and become familiar with the correct

operating positions described in your Owner’s/Operator’s Manual. Then, with your eyes fac-

ing straight ahead, locate each control and verify that you know how to use it. Continue this

drill until you feel comfortable with the controls.

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