Capsized Watercraft - Yamaha FZR 1800 Owner's Manual

position, then crawl onto the seat as the
watercraft accelerates.
(5) Gradually increase the speed to balance
the watercraft.
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Capsized watercraft

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WARNING
Improper uprighting can cause injury.
Be sure to shut the engine off by pulling
G
on the engine shut-off cord (lanyard) to
remove the clip from the engine shut-off
switch.
Do not put your hands in the intake
G
grate.
If the watercraft capsizes, turn it over immedi-
ately.
Be sure to carefully follow the procedures be-
low to prevent injury, or damage to the water-
craft.
(1) Remove the clip from the engine shut-off
switch.
(2) Swim to the rear of the watercraft. Pull the
watercraft over with your left hand on the
ride plate while pushing down on the gun-
wale with your right hand or foot.
If the port (left) side of the capsized wa-
tercraft is tilting up, push down on the
gunwale so that the port (left) side is
down before turning the watercraft clock-
wise. NOTICE: Do not turn the water-
craft over
otherwise water can enter the engine,
which can result in severe damage.
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(3) Start the engine and operate the water-
craft as straight as possible and above
planing speed for at least 2 minutes to
discharge any water remaining in the en-
gine compartment. (If the engine does
not start, see "Towing the watercraft" on
Operation
counterclockwise,
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