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Control function operation

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Throttle lever Steering system
The throttle lever increases the engine speed By turning the handlebars in the direction you
when the lever is squeezed. wish to travel, the angle of the jet thrust noz-
zle is changed, and the direction of the water-
1 craft is changed accordingly.

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1 Throttle lever
The throttle lever returns automatically to its
fully closed (idle) position when released. 1 Handlebar
2 Jet thrust nozzle
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RiDE lever Since the strength of the jet thrust determines
When the RiDE lever is squeezed, the reverse
the speed and degree of a turn, throttle must
gate lowers and the watercraft starts moving
always be applied when attempting a turn,
in reverse. If the watercraft is moving forward,
except at trolling speed.
the watercraft gradually slows down until it
This model is equipped with the Yamaha En-
stops, and then the watercraft starts moving
gine Management System (YEMS) that in-
in reverse.
cludes an off-throttle steering (OTS) system.
It will activate at planing speeds should you
1 attempt to steer the watercraft after releasing
the throttle lever. The OTS system assists in
turning by continuing to supply some thrust
while the watercraft is decelerating, but you
can turn more sharply if you apply throttle
TRIM
T.D.E
while turning the handlebars. The OTS sys-
tem does not function below planing speeds
or when the engine is off. Once the engine
slows down, the watercraft will no longer turn
1 RiDE lever
in response to handlebar input until you apply
When the RiDE lever is released, it automati-
throttle again or you reach trolling speed.
cally returns to its fully closed (idle) position
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and the reverse gate moves to the neutral po- Adjustable tilt steering system
sition. The position of the handlebars can be adjust-
ed back and forth by operating the tilt lever.

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