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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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 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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