tow bar YAMAHA FX CRUISER 2006 Owners Manual

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Do not attempt to modify this watercraft!
Modifications to your watercraft may
reduce safety and reliability, and render
the watercraft unsafe or illegal for use.

Attach the engine shut-off cord (lanyard)
to your wrist and keep it free from the
handlebars so that the engine stops if the
operator falls off. After riding, remove the
engine shut-off cord from the watercraft to
avoid accidental starting or unauthorized
use by children or others.

Scan carefully for swimmers and stay
away from swimming areas. Swimmers
are hard to see and you could acciden-
tally hit someone 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 maneuver more quickly than
other boaters expect, you risk a collision.

Maintain a safe distance from other boats
and watercraft, and also watch for ski
ropes or fishing lines. Obey the “Safe
boating rules,” and be sure to check
behind you before making a turn. (See
Safe boating rules on page 1-20.)
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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 sig-
nal other boats.

Visual distress signals
It is recommended that an authority-
approved pyrotechnic device be stored in
a waterproof container on your watercraft.
A mirror can also be used as an emer-
gency signal. Contact your Yamaha
dealer for more information.

Watch
A watch is helpful so you will know how
long you have been operating.

Towline
A towline can be used to tow a disabled
watercraft in an emergency.
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Location of main components
1Handlebars
Use to control direction.
2Rear seat
3Front seat
4Footwell
Use to place feet for balance.
To keep proper balance while facing to the rear
to watch the skier.
5Sponsons
6Gunwale
7Bow eye
Use to attach rope for transporting, mooring or
towing the watercraft in an emergency.
8Hood
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1Fuel tank filler cap
2Intake grate
Prevents debris from getting into the jet pump.
3Speed sensor
4Stern eye
Use to attach rope for transporting or mooring.
5Stern drain plugs
Use to drain water in the bilge when the water-
craft is on dry land.
6Reverse gate
Controls direction of jet thrust when in reverse.
7Ride plate
8Jet thrust nozzle
Changes the direction of jet thrust according
to handlebar position.9Reboarding step (for FX Cruiser)
Use to board the watercraft in water.
0Electric bilge pilot outlet
ACleat
Use to attach a towrope for pulling water-skier,
or a rope for mooring the watercraft.
BHandgrip
Use for suppor t when boarding the watercraft
or when seated facing rearward and acting as
a spotter for a water-skier.
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Shift lever
The shift lever is located on the starboard
(right) side of the watercraft and is used to
control the reverse gate, which allows the
watercraft to move in reverse or forward.
When the shift lever is in the reverse posi-
tion, the watercraft can be launched from a
trailer, or backed up out of tight spots where
you cannot turn around easily.
To shift into reverse:
1. Release the throttle and let the engine
speed return to idle.
2. Pull the shift lever toward you.
WARNING@
Make sure that the throttle is com-
pletely released and that the engine is
at idle before shifting into reverse.

Do not use the reverse function to
slow down or stop the watercraft as it
could cause you to lose control, be
ejected, or impact the handlebars.

Use reverse for slow-speed maneuver-
ing only.

Make sure that there are no obstacles
or people behind you before shifting
into reverse.

Do not touch the reverse gate while the
shift lever is being operated, otherwise
you could be pinched.
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To shift into forward:
1. Release the throttle and let the engine
speed return to idle.
2. Push the shift lever away from you.
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Towing the watercraft
If the watercraft becomes inoperative in
the water, it can be towed to shore.
If the watercraft must be towed in an
emergency using a towline, the operator
should ride the watercraft, holding onto the
handlebars.
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Tow the watercraft at 5 mph (8 km/h) or
less, otherwise water could enter the
engine through the exhaust passages
or through the air intake and flood the
engine compartment if it is towed too
fast.

Tow the watercraft using the bow
eye1 only.

The bow must be kept up out of the
water during towing to prevent water
from entering the engine compart-
ment.
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WARNING@
The watercraft should only be towed in
an emergency.

The towline should be long enough so
that the watercraft will not collide with
the towing boat when slowing down. A
good rule of thumb is a towline that is
three times the combined length of the
towing boat and the watercraft.

The operator of the towing boat must
keep speed to a minimum and avoid
traffic or obstacles which could be a
hazard to the rider on the watercraft.
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