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Operation

tercraft will turn gradually while slowing proximately 100 m (330 ft) after the throttle le-
down. ver is released or the engine is stopped,
although this distance will vary depending on
many factors, including gross weight, water
surface conditions, and wind direction.
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1 Reverse gate
This model is equipped with the Yamaha En-
gine Management System (YEMS) that in-
cludes an off-throttle steering (OTS) system. VX / VX Deluxe / VX Cruiser / VX Limited: If
It will activate at planing speeds should you the RiDE lever is squeezed to slow down, the
attempt to steer the watercraft after releasing stopping distance is approximately 30%
the throttle lever (see condition C above). shorter than when the RiDE lever is not used.
The OTS system assists in turning by con- However, this distance will vary depending
tinuing to supply some thrust while the water- on many factors, including gross weight, wa-
craft is decelerating, but you can turn more ter surface conditions, and wind direction.
sharply if you apply throttle while turning the EWJ01792
handlebars. The OTS system does not func- WARNING
tion below planing speeds or when the en-  Allow adequate stopping distance.
gine is off. Once the engine slows down, the  Take early action to avoid collisions. Re-
watercraft will no longer turn in response to member, watercraft and other boats do
handlebar input until you apply throttle again not have brakes.
or you reach trolling speed.  Operate defensively at safe speeds and
EJU45000 keep a safe distance away from people,
Stopping the watercraft objects, and other watercraft to give you
The watercraft is not equipped with a sepa-
time to stop.
rate braking system. The watercraft slows
 Do not shut the engine off when slowing
down by water resistance or, when operating
down in case you need engine power to
in reverse, by the water jet. The watercraft
steer away from a boat or other obstacle
slows down as soon as the throttle lever is re-
that comes into your path.
leased, but will coast for a distance before
 VX / VX Deluxe / VX Cruiser / VX Limited:
fully stopping. If you are not sure you can
To avoid rear-end collisions while oper-
stop in time before hitting an obstacle, apply
ating the watercraft, check behind you
throttle and turn in another direction.
before using the RiDE lever to slow down
From full speed, the watercraft comes to a
or stop the watercraft.
complete stop due to water resistance in ap-
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