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Safety information

EJU44341  EX SPORT: Do not use the reverse function
Watercraft characteristics
to slow down or stop the watercraft as it
 Jet thrust turns the watercraft. Releasing
could cause you to lose control, be eject-
the throttle lever completely produces only
ed, or impact the handlebars.
minimum thrust. If you are traveling at
This could increase the risk of back/spinal
speeds above trolling, you will have rapidly
injury (paralysis), facial injuries, and broken
decreasing ability to steer without throttle.
legs, ankles, and other bones. You could
This model is equipped with the Yamaha
also damage the shift mechanism.
Engine Management System (YEMS) that
 EX SPORT: Reverse can be used to slow
includes an off-throttle steering (OTS) sys-
down or stop during slow-speed maneu-
tem. It will activate at planing speeds
vering, such as when docking. Once the
should you attempt to steer the watercraft
engine is idling, shift into reverse and grad-
after releasing the throttle lever. The OTS
ually increase engine speed. Make sure
system assists in turning by continuing to
that there are no obstacles or people be-
supply some thrust while the watercraft is
hind you before shifting into reverse.
decelerating, but you can turn more sharp-
 EX DELUXE / EX LIMITED: This watercraft
ly if you apply throttle while turning the han-
is water-jet propelled. The jet pump is di-
dlebars.
rectly connected to the engine. This means
The OTS system does not function below
that jet thrust will produce some movement
planing speeds or when the engine is off.
whenever the engine is running and the “F”
Once the engine slows down, the water-
(forward) or “R” (reverse) shift indicator is
craft will no longer turn in response to han-
displayed. When the “N” (neutral) shift indi-
dlebar input until you apply throttle again or
cator is displayed, the forward and reverse
you reach trolling speed.
thrust are balanced to help keep the water-
Practice turning in an open area without
craft from moving in either direction, al-
obstacles until you have a good feel for this
though some movement may occur.
maneuver.
 EX: This watercraft is water-jet propelled. 1
The jet pump is directly connected to the
engine. This means that jet thrust will pro-
duce some movement whenever the en-
gine is running. There is no “neutral”
position.
 EX SPORT: This watercraft is water-jet pro-
pelled. The jet pump is directly connected
to the engine. This means that jet thrust will
produce some movement whenever the 1 “N” (Neutral position)
engine is running. There is no “neutral” po-
 EX DELUXE / EX LIMITED: To avoid rear-
sition. You are in either “forward” or “re-
end collisions while operating the water-
verse”, depending upon the shift lever
craft, check behind you before using the
position.
RiDE lever to slow down or stop the water-
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