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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 35 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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