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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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