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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 / EX LIMITED: To avoid
                            many factors, including gross weight, water  rear-end collisions while operating the
                            surface conditions, and wind direction.  watercraft, check behind you before us-
                                                                   ing the RiDE lever to slow down or stop
                                                                   the watercraft.

                                  90 m (300 ft)                   EJU44682
                                                                  Operating the watercraft in reverse or
                                                                  neutral (EX SPORT / EX DELUXE / EX
                                                                  LIMITED)
                                                                  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
                            EX DELUXE / EX LIMITED: If the RiDE lever is  system.)
                            squeezed to slow down, the  stopping dis-
                            tance is approximately 30% shorter than
                            when the RiDE lever is not used. However,
                            this distance will vary depending on many   1
                            factors, including gross weight, water surface
                            conditions, and wind direction.
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                                                                             2
                             Allow adequate stopping distance. Stay
                              far enough away from others so you can
                                                                   1 Shift lever
                              always safely coast to a stop.
                                                                   2 Reverse position
                             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
                              that comes into your path.

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