Yamaha FX Cruiser Operator's Manual

RIDING PRACTICE GUIDELIT-18552-00-67U.S.A. EditionWaveRunnerFX SHOFX Cruiser SHOFX HO FX Cruiser HO

–6–Exercise 2: Starting and stopping engineObjective:This exercise teaches you about how the engine starts and stops and how the watercraftbehaves aft

–7–Exercise 2: Starting and stopping engineDrill 1: Starting the engine1. Press the unlock button 1 on the remote control transmitter to deactivate th

–8–Exercise 2: Starting and stopping engineDrill 2: Stopping the engine1. Release the throttle lever and let the engine slow to idle.2. Push the engin

–9–Exercise 3: Boarding and balancingObjective:This exercise trains you to board the watercraft in deep water after falling off, and to uprighta capsi

–10–Exercise 3: Boarding and balancing4. Grip the handlebars firmly with both hands and place both feet in the footwell.5. Practice boarding and balan

–11–Exercise 3: Boarding and balancingDrill 2: Uprighting a capsized watercraftDo not leave the watercraft capsized longer than necessary to upright i

–12–Exercise 4: Trolling speed maneuveringObjective:This exercise familiarizes you with the watercraft’s handling characteristics at trollingspeed. It

–13–Exercise 5: Sub-planing speed maneuveringObjective:This exercise shows you how to move ahead, turn in small circles, and combine the twomaneuvers

–14–Exercise 5: Sub-planing speed maneuveringStoppingThe watercraft is not equipped with a separate braking system. It is stopped by waterresistance w

–15–Exercise 5: Sub-planing speed maneuveringDrill 2: Turning in circles 1. Make large circles, turning to the right. Gradually decrease the size of t

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–16–Exercise 6: Full acceleration and stoppingObjective:This exercise teaches you how the watercraft stops. Skills:Stopping, operating at planing spee

–17–Exercise 7: Planing speed operation Objective:This exercise teaches you how the watercraft feels and operates at higher speeds. It alsoillustrates

–18–Exercise 7: Planing speed operation Drill 2: Planing speed operation while turning1. Accelerate to planing speed.2. Combine right and left turns t

–19–Exercise 8: Crossing wakes and swellsYou will not always have flat, smooth water to ride on. There will be swells, wakes fromother boats, etc. We

–20–Exercise 9: Operating with passengersObjective:This exercise lets you practice operating the watercraft with passengers on board.Skills:Boarding w

–21–Exercise 9: Operating with passengers2. Have the passenger get on board and sit astride the seat. If additional passengers aregetting on, have the

–22–PostscriptWatercraft operation requires common sense and good judgment, as well as skills andknowledge that are learned as riders become familiar

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–1–IntroductionYamaha watercraft are exciting ways to enjoy water recreation.A watercraft can offer hours of fun, and it is tempting just to put yours

–2–Important informationThis practice guide does not replace the Owner’s/Operator’s Manual, RidingInstruction Card, or Basic Orientation Video supplie

–3–How to use this guide to practiceThe Yamaha watercraft you are going to learn to operate may have different specifica-tions and different performan

–4–How to use this guide to practiceHere is an explanation of what we mean by each:“Trolling” is the lowest maneuvering speed. You are applying little

–5–Exercise 1: ControlsObjective:This exercise trains you to locate and operate the watercraft’s controls without looking orhesitating. You must maste