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                            Operation

                            (idle) position. (See page 36 for shift system  tem is not a braking device for avoiding
                            operation procedures.)                 dangerous situations.
                                         1                        Steering control depends on the combination
                                                                  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
                                                                  pump through the jet thrust nozzle, it creates
                                                                  thrust to move and steer the watercraft. The
                                                                  higher the engine speed, the more thrust pro-
                              1 “F” (Forward position)            duced.
                                                                  The amount of jet thrust, in addition to the po-
                                                                  sition  of the handlebars, determines how
                                                                  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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                             Do not release the throttle lever when
                              trying to steer  away from  objects—as  B. Less throttle produces lower thrust, so
                              with other powerboats, you need throt-  the watercraft will turn more gradually.
                              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.
                             EX DELUXE /  EX LIMITED:  Take early
                              action to avoid collisions. The RiDE sys-
                                                                  C. Releasing  the throttle lever completely
                                                                     produces only minimum thrust. If you are

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