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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
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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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