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Operation

handlebars. The OTS system does not func- EWJ01793
tion below planing speeds or when the en-
gine is off. Once the engine slows down, the  Allow adequate stopping distance. Stay
watercraft will no longer turn in response to far enough away from others so you can
handlebar input until you apply throttle again always safely coast to a stop.
or you reach trolling speed.  Take early action to avoid collisions. Re-
EJU45001 member, watercraft and other boats do
Stopping the watercraft
not have brakes.
The watercraft is not equipped with a sepa-
 Operate defensively at safe speeds and
rate braking system. The watercraft slows
keep a safe distance away from people,
down by water resistance or, when operating
objects, and other watercraft to give you
in reverse, by the water jet. The watercraft
time to stop.
slows down as soon as the throttle lever is re-
 Do not shut the engine off when slowing
leased, but will coast for a distance before
down in case you need engine power to
fully stopping. If you are not sure you can
steer away from a boat or other obstacle
stop in time before hitting an obstacle, apply
that comes into your path.
throttle and turn in another direction.
 VX / VX DELUXE / VX CRUISER / VX
From full speed, the watercraft comes to a
LIMITED: To avoid rear-end collisions
complete stop due to water resistance in ap-
while operating the watercraft, check
proximately 70 m (230 ft) after the throttle le-
behind you before using the RiDE lever
ver is released or the engine is stopped,
to slow down or stop the watercraft.
although this distance will vary depending on
many factors, including gross weight, water EJU43446
Operating the watercraft in reverse or
surface conditions, and wind direction.
neutral (VX / VX DELUXE /
VX CRUISER / VX LIMITED)
Operating in reverse
When the RiDE lever is squeezed, the “R” (re-
verse) shift indicator will be displayed and the

VX / VX DELUXE / VX CRUISER / VX
LIMITED: If the RiDE lever is squeezed to
slow down, the stopping distance is approxi-
mately 30% shorter than when the RiDE lever
is not used. However, this distance will vary
depending on many factors, including gross
weight, water surface conditions, and wind
direction.

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