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Control function operation

EJU31262 in response to handlebar input until you apply
Steering system
throttle again or you reach trolling speed.
By turning the handlebars in the direction you
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wish to travel, the angle of the jet thrust noz- Adjustable tilt steering system
zle is changed, and the direction of the water- The position of the handlebars can be adjust-
craft is changed accordingly. ed back and forth by operating the tilt lever.
To adjust the handlebar position:
1 (1) Pull the tilt lever up to disengage the han-
dlebar lock, and then move the handle-
bars back or forth to the desired position.
WARNING! Never pull the tilt lever dur-
ing operation, otherwise the handle-
bars may suddenly change position,
which may lead to an accident. [EWJ00042]

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2

1 Handlebar
2 Jet thrust nozzle 1 Tilt lever
Since the strength of the jet thrust determines
the speed and degree of a turn, throttle must
always be applied when attempting a turn,
except at trolling speed.
This model is equipped with the Yamaha En-
gine Management System (YEMS) that in-
cludes an off-throttle steering (OTS) system.
It will activate at planing speeds should you
attempt to steer the watercraft after releasing
the throttle lever. The OTS system assists in
turning by continuing to supply some thrust
while the watercraft is decelerating, but you
can turn more sharply if you apply throttle
while turning the handlebars. The OTS sys-
tem does not function below planing speeds
or when the engine is off. Once the engine
slows down, the watercraft will no longer turn

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