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Operation

A. More throttle produces higher thrust, so alone using just the amount of thrust
the watercraft will turn more sharply. available at idle.

B. Less throttle produces lower thrust, so D. If the engine is stopped while riding,
the watercraft will turn more gradually. there is no thrust. The watercraft will go
straight even though the handlebars are
turned.

C. Releasing the throttle lever completely
produces only minimum thrust. If you are
traveling at speeds above trolling, you You need throttle to steer.
will have rapidly decreasing ability to To maintain your balance, lean into a turn.
steer without throttle. You may still have How much you lean depends on the sharp-
some turning ability immediately after re- ness of the turn and your traveling speed. In
leasing the throttle lever, but once the
engine slows down, the watercraft will no
longer respond to handlebar input until
you apply throttle again or you reach
trolling speed.
At trolling speed, the watercraft can be
turned gradually by handlebar position

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