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Operation

(idle) position. (See page 35 for shift system Steering control depends on the combination
operation procedures.) of handlebar position and the amount of
throttle.
Water sucked in through the intake grate is
pressurized by the impeller in the jet pump.
As the pressurized water is expelled from the
MPH pump through the jet thrust nozzle, it creates
thrust to move and steer the watercraft. The
0 100% higher the engine speed, the more thrust pro-
13.6V x100 F duced.
RPM
The amount of jet thrust, in addition to the po-
1 sition of the handlebars, determines how
1 “F” (Forward position)
sharply you turn.
A. More throttle produces higher thrust, so
the watercraft will turn more sharply.

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Turning the watercraft
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B. Less throttle produces lower thrust, so
the watercraft will turn more gradually.
 Do not release the throttle lever when
trying to steer away from objects—as
with other powerboats, you need throt-
tle to steer. A collision could result in se-
vere injury or death.
 When operating at higher speeds, make
gradual turns or slow down before turn-
ing. Sharp high-speed turns may cause
the watercraft to slide sideways or spin,
throwing the operator and passenger(s)
overboard, which could cause an injury.
C. Releasing the throttle lever completely
 Take early action to avoid collisions. The
produces only minimum thrust. If you are
RiDE system is not a braking device for
traveling at speeds above trolling, you
avoiding dangerous situations.
will have rapidly decreasing ability to

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