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                            Operation

                            proximately 100 m (330 ft) after the throttle le-  EJU43443
                                                                  Operating the watercraft in reverse or
                            ver is released or the engine is stopped,
                                                                  neutral
                            although this distance will vary depending on
                                                                  Operating in reverse
                            many factors, including gross weight, water
                                                                  When the RiDE lever is squeezed, the “R” (re-
                            surface conditions, and wind direction.
                                                                  verse) shift indicator will be displayed and the
                                                                  watercraft will move in reverse. (See page 36
                                                                  for shift system operation procedures.)

                            If the RiDE lever is squeezed to slow down,
                            the stopping distance is approximately 30%             1
                            shorter than when the RiDE lever is not used.  1 “R” (Reverse position)
                            However, this distance will  vary depending
                            on many factors, including gross weight, wa-
                            ter surface conditions, and wind direction.
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                                 WARNING
                             Allow adequate stopping distance.
                             Take early action to avoid collisions. Re-
                              member, watercraft and other boats do
                              not have brakes.
                             Operate defensively at safe speeds and
                              keep a safe distance away from people,
                                                                  Make sure that there are no obstacles or peo-
                              objects, and other watercraft to give you
                                                                  ple behind you before shifting into reverse.
                              time to stop.
                             Do not shut the engine off when slowing  TIP:
                              down in case you need engine power to  This model is equipped with a function which
                              steer away from a boat or other obstacle  limits the engine speed in reverse.
                              that comes into your path.          Operating in neutral
                                                                  When the RiDE lever is squeezed lightly and
                             To avoid rear-end collisions while oper-
                                                                  released, the “N” (neutral) shift indicator will
                              ating the watercraft, check behind you
                                                                  be displayed and the watercraft will stop in its
                              before using the RiDE  lever to  slow
                              down or stop the watercraft.

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