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Operation

(idle) position. (See page 36 for shift system Steering control depends on the combination
operation procedures.) of handlebar position and the amount of
throttle.
Water sucked in through the intake grate is
pressurized by the impeller in the jet pump.
As the pressurized water is expelled from the
pump through the jet thrust nozzle, it creates
thrust to move and steer the watercraft. The
higher the engine speed, the more thrust pro-
duced.
The amount of jet thrust, in addition to the po-
1 sition of the handlebars, determines how
1 “F” (Forward position)
sharply you turn.
A. More throttle produces higher thrust, so
the watercraft will turn more sharply.

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Turning the watercraft
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B. Less throttle produces lower thrust, so
WARNING
the watercraft will turn more gradually.
 Do not release the throttle lever when
trying to steer away from objects—you
need throttle to steer. A collision could
result in severe injury or death.
 When operating at higher speeds, make
gradual turns or slow down before turn-
ing. Sharp high-speed turns may cause
the watercraft to slide sideways or spin,
throwing the operator and passenger(s)
overboard, which could cause an injury.
 Take early action to avoid collisions. The
C. Releasing the throttle lever completely
RiDE system is not a braking device for
produces only minimum thrust. If you are
avoiding dangerous situations.
traveling at speeds above trolling, you
will have rapidly decreasing ability to

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