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Yamaha FX Cruiser HO User Manual

Yamaha FX Cruiser HO
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RIDING PRACTICE GUIDE
LIT-18552-00-71
U.S.A. Edition
WaveRunner
VXS
VXR

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Yamaha FX Cruiser HO Specifications

General IconGeneral
Displacement1812cc
Pump Type155mm High-Pressure
Engine Type4-stroke, 4-cylinder, 1.8 Liter High Output Yamaha Marine Engine
Fuel Capacity70 liters
Beam1.27 meters
Seating Capacity3 persons
Fuel TypeGasoline
Rider Capacity3 persons
Width1.27 meters
Dry Weight838 lb
Length132.7 in
Height47.2 in

Summary

Introduction to Yamaha WaveRunner Practice

Important Information and Safety

Study Operational Materials

Study manuals, cards, and videos before operating the watercraft.

Collision Avoidance Strategies

Scan constantly, operate defensively, maintain safe distances, and take early action.

How to Use This Riding Practice Guide

Guide Purpose and Practice Method

Use this guide to learn techniques and develop skills; practice each exercise until comfortable.

Understanding Speed Definitions

Learn definitions for Trolling, Sub-planing, and Planing speeds.

Exercise 1: Watercraft Controls

Drill 1: Identify Controls and Components

Locate and learn about the watercraft's main components and controls.

Drill 2: Pre-Operation Checks

Practice pre-operation checks, focusing on steering and throttle systems.

Drill 3: Master Operating Positions

Board and familiarize with positions, locate controls until comfortable.

Exercise 2: Engine Starting and Stopping

Drill 1: Starting the Engine

Learn the procedure for starting the engine using the remote and switches.

Drill 2: Stopping the Engine

Learn how to stop the engine using the stop switch and shut-off cord.

Exercise 3: Boarding and Balancing

Drill 1: Boarding the Watercraft

Learn to swim to the watercraft and board it safely from the rear.

Drill 2: Uprighting a Capsized Watercraft

Learn the procedure to right a capsized watercraft and check for water ingress.

Exercise 4: Trolling Speed Maneuvering

Drill 1: Straight Line and Figure Eight at Trolling Speed

Practice moving straight and making figure-eight turns at trolling speed.

Drill 2: Full-Lock Turns at Trolling Speed

Practice full-lock turns to understand responsiveness to handlebar input.

Exercise 5: Sub-Planing Speed Maneuvering

Drill 1: Ovals at Sub-Planing Speed

Practice accelerating and making gradual turns in large ovals.

Drill 2: Turning in Circles

Practice making circles of decreasing size while maintaining speed.

Drill 3: Figure Eight Maneuvers

Combine drills to create progressively smaller figure-eight patterns.

Drill 4: Throttle Effects on Turns

Observe and understand how throttle input affects turning ability.

Exercise 6: Full Acceleration and Stopping

Drill 1: Stopping from Planing Speed

Practice accelerating to planing speed and stopping by releasing the throttle.

Drill 2: Approaching and Avoiding Objects

Practice stopping and turning to avoid imaginary objects at various speeds.

Exercise 7: Planing Speed Operation

Drill 1: Turning at Planing Speed

Practice making turns and ovals while operating at planing speeds.

Drill 2: Planing Speed Circles and Figure Eights

Combine turns to make circles and figure eights, increasing speed and tightness.

Exercise 8: Crossing Wakes and Swells

Exercise 9: Operating with Passengers

Drill 1: Passenger Operations

Learn to board, accelerate, and maneuver the watercraft with passengers onboard.

Postscript

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