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    UF4L12E0.book  Page 69  Thursday, June 4, 2020  2:02 PM

                                                                                      Operation

                            proximately 100 m (330 ft) after the throttle le-  EJU43445
                                                                  Operating the watercraft in reverse or
                            ver is released or the engine is stopped,
                                                                  neutral
                            although this distance will vary depending on
                                                                  Operating in reverse
                            many factors, including gross weight, water
                                                                  When the RiDE lever is squeezed, the “R” (re-
                            surface conditions, and wind direction.
                                                                  verse) shift indicator will be displayed and the
                                                                  watercraft will move in reverse. (See page 34
                                                                  for shift system operation procedures.)
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                            If the RiDE lever is squeezed to slow down,
                            the stopping distance is approximately 30%
                            shorter than when the RiDE lever is not used.  1 “R” (Reverse position)
                            However, this distance will  vary depending
                            on many factors, including gross weight, wa-
                            ter surface conditions, and wind direction.
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                             Allow adequate stopping distance. Stay
                              far enough away from others so you can
                              always safely coast to a stop.
                             Take early action to avoid collisions. Re-
                              member, watercraft and other boats do
                              not have brakes.
                                                                  Make sure that there are no obstacles or peo-
                             Operate defensively at safe speeds and
                                                                  ple behind you before shifting into reverse.
                              keep a safe distance away from people,
                              objects, and other watercraft to give you  TIP:
                              time to stop.                       This model is equipped with a function which
                             Do not shut the engine off when slowing  limits the engine speed in reverse.
                              down in case you need engine power to  Operating in neutral
                                                                  When the RiDE lever is squeezed lightly and
                              steer away from a boat or other obstacle
                                                                  released, the “N” (neutral) shift indicator will
                              that comes into your path.
                                                                  be displayed and the watercraft will stop in its
                             To avoid rear-end collisions while oper-
                              ating the watercraft, check behind you
                              before using the RiDE  lever to  slow
                              down or stop the watercraft.

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