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                            Operation

                                handlebars are turned when the water-  From full speed, the watercraft comes to a
                                craft is cruising at planing speed, the wa-  complete stop due to water resistance in ap-
                                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  EWJ01793
                            handlebars. The OTS system does not func-  WARNING
                            tion below planing speeds or when the en-   Allow adequate stopping distance. Stay
                            gine is off. Once the engine slows down, the  far enough away from others so you can
                            watercraft will no longer turn in response to  always safely coast to a stop.
                            handlebar input until you apply throttle again   Take early action to avoid collisions. Re-
                            or you reach trolling speed.           member, watercraft and other boats do
                            EJU45001                               not have brakes.
                            Stopping the watercraft                Operate defensively at safe speeds and
                            The watercraft is not equipped with a sepa-
                                                                   keep a safe distance away from people,
                            rate braking system.  The watercraft slows
                                                                   objects, and other watercraft to give you
                            down by water resistance or, when operating
                                                                   time to stop.
                            in reverse, by the water jet. The watercraft
                                                                   Do not shut the engine off when slowing
                            slows down as soon as the throttle lever is re-
                                                                   down in case you need engine power to
                            leased, but will coast for a distance before
                                                                   steer away from a boat or other obstacle
                            fully stopping.  If you  are not  sure you  can
                                                                   that comes into your path.
                            stop in time before hitting an obstacle, apply
                            throttle and turn in another direction.
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