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                                                                                      Operation

                            (idle) position. (See page 36 for shift system  with other powerboats, you need throt-
                            operation procedures.)                 tle to steer. A collision could result in se-
                            VX                                     vere injury or death.
                                         1                         When operating at higher speeds, make
                                                                   gradual turns or slow down before turn-
                                                                   ing. Sharp high-speed turns may cause
                                                                   the watercraft to slide sideways or spin,
                                                                   throwing the operator and passenger(s)
                                                                   overboard, which could cause an injury.
                                                                   VX /  VX DELUXE / VX CRUISER / VX
                                                                   LIMITED: Take early action to avoid col-
                                                                   lisions. The RiDE system is not a braking
                                                                   device for avoiding  dangerous  situa-
                              1 “F” (Forward position)
                                                                   tions.
                            VX DELUXE / VX CRUISER / VX LIMITED
                                                                  Steering control depends on the combination
                                                                  of handlebar position and the amount of
                                                                  throttle.
                                                                  Water sucked in through the intake grate is
                                                    MPH
                                                                  pressurized by the impeller in the jet pump.
                                                    RPM
                                                                  As the pressurized water is expelled from the
                                                                  pump through the jet thrust nozzle, it creates
                                                                  thrust to move and steer the watercraft. The
                              14.3V
                                                                  higher the engine speed, the more thrust pro-
                                                           1
                                                                  duced.
                              1 “F” (Forward position)
                                                                  The amount of jet thrust, in addition to the po-
                                                                  sition  of the handlebars, determines how
                                                                  sharply you turn.
                                                                  A. More throttle produces higher thrust, so
                                                                     the watercraft will turn more sharply.

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                            Turning the watercraft
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                             Do not release the throttle lever when
                              trying to steer  away from  objects—as

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