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                                                             Control function operation

                            EJU43342                              Since the strength of the jet thrust determines
                            RiDE lever (VX / VX DELUXE /
                                                                  the speed and degree of a turn, throttle must
                            VX CRUISER / VX LIMITED)
                                                                  always be applied when attempting a turn,
                            When the RiDE lever is squeezed, the reverse
                                                                  except at trolling speed.
                            gate lowers and the watercraft starts moving
                                                                  This model is equipped with the Yamaha En-
                            in reverse. If the watercraft is moving forward,
                                                                  gine  Management  System (YEMS) that in-
                            the watercraft gradually slows down until it
                                                                  cludes an off-throttle steering (OTS) system.
                            stops, and then the watercraft starts moving
                                                                  It will activate at planing speeds should you
                            in reverse.
                                                                  attempt to steer the watercraft after releasing
                                                                  the throttle lever. The OTS system assists in
                                              1                   turning by continuing to supply some thrust
                                                                  while the watercraft is decelerating, but you
                                                                  can turn  more sharply if you  apply  throttle
                                                                  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
                                                                  in response to handlebar input until you apply
                                                                  throttle again or you reach trolling speed.
                              1 RiDE lever
                                                                  EJU35975
                            When the RiDE lever is released, it automati-  Cooling water pilot outlet
                            cally returns to its fully closed (idle) position  When the engine  is running, some of the
                            and the reverse gate moves to the neutral po-  cooling water that is circulated in the engine
                            sition.                               is discharged from  the cooling  water pilot
                            EJU31262                              outlet.
                            Steering system
                            By turning the handlebars in the direction you
                            wish to travel, the angle of the jet thrust noz-
                            zle is changed, and the direction of the water-
                            craft is changed accordingly.

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                                                                   1 Cooling water pilot outlet
                                                                  There is a cooling water pilot outlet on the
                                                       2          port (left) side of the watercraft. To check for
                                                                  proper operation of the cooling system, make
                                                                  sure that water is being discharged from the
                              1 Handlebar
                              2 Jet thrust nozzle                 cooling water pilot outlet. If water is not being
                                                                  discharged from the outlet, stop the engine

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