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                                                                                      Operation

                            From full speed, the watercraft comes to a   EX Sport: Do not use the reverse func-
                            complete stop due to water resistance in ap-  tion to slow down or stop the watercraft
                            proximately 90 m (300 ft) after the throttle le-  as it could cause you to lose control, be
                            ver is released or the engine is stopped,  ejected, or impact the handlebars.
                            although this distance will vary depending on   EX Deluxe: To avoid rear-end collisions
                            many factors, including gross weight, water  while operating the  watercraft,  check
                            surface conditions, and wind direction.  behind you before using the RiDE lever
                                                                   to slow down or stop the watercraft.
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                                                                  Operating the watercraft in reverse or
                                  90 m (300 ft)
                                                                  neutral (EX Sport / EX Deluxe)
                                                                  Operating in reverse (EX Sport)
                                                                  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
                            slow down, the stopping distance is approxi-
                            mately 30% shorter than when the RiDE lever  1
                            is not used. However, this distance will vary
                            depending on many factors, including gross
                            weight,  water surface conditions,  and wind
                            direction.
                                                                             2
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                                 WARNING
                                                                   1 Shift lever
                             Allow adequate stopping distance. Stay
                                                                   2 Reverse position
                              far enough away from others so you can
                              always safely coast to a stop.
                             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.

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