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                            Control function operation

                            EJU31212                              EJU31262
                            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
                            EJU43342
                            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
                                                                  EJU31294
                            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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