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Operation

proximately 90 m (300 ft) after the throttle le-  EX Deluxe: To avoid rear-end collisions
ver is released or the engine is stopped, while operating the watercraft, check
although this distance will vary depending on behind you before using the RiDE lever
many factors, including gross weight, water to slow down or stop the watercraft.
surface conditions, and wind direction.
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Operating the watercraft in reverse or
neutral (EX Sport / EX Deluxe)
Operating in reverse (EX Sport)
90 m (300 ft) Pull the shift lever rearward to the reverse po-
sition. The watercraft will move in reverse.
(See page 34 for information on the reverse
system.)

EX Deluxe: If the RiDE lever is squeezed to 1
slow down, the stopping distance is approxi-
mately 30% shorter than when the RiDE lever
is not used. However, this distance will vary
depending on many factors, including gross 2
weight, water surface conditions, and wind
direction.
1 Shift lever
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WARNING 2 Reverse position
 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,
objects, and other watercraft to give you
time to stop.
 Do not shut the engine off when slowing
down in case you need engine power to
steer away from a boat or other obstacle Make sure that there are no obstacles or peo-
that comes into your path. ple behind you before shifting into reverse.
 EX Sport: Do not use the reverse func-
TIP:
tion to slow down or stop the watercraft
This model is not equipped with a neutral
as it could cause you to lose control, be
function.
ejected, or impact the handlebars.

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