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Operation

steer without throttle. You may still have tercraft will turn gradually while slowing
some turning ability immediately after re- down.
leasing the throttle lever, but once the
engine slows down, the watercraft will no
longer respond to handlebar input until
you apply throttle again or you reach E
trolling speed.
At trolling speed, the watercraft can be
turned gradually by handlebar position 1
alone using just the amount of thrust
available at idle.

1 Reverse gate
This model is equipped with the Yamaha En-
gine Management System (YEMS) that in-
cludes an off-throttle steering (OTS) system.
It will activate at planing speeds should you
attempt to steer the watercraft after releasing
the throttle lever (see condition C above).
The OTS system assists in turning by con-
tinuing to supply some thrust while the water-
D. If the engine is stopped while riding, craft is decelerating, but you can turn more
there is no thrust. The watercraft will go sharply if you apply throttle while turning the
straight even though the handlebars are handlebars. The OTS system does not func-
turned. tion below planing speeds or when the en-
gine 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.
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Stopping the watercraft
The watercraft is not equipped with a sepa-
rate braking system. The watercraft slows
down by water resistance or, when operating
in reverse, by the water jet. The watercraft
slows down as soon as the throttle lever is re-
You need throttle to steer.
leased, but will coast for a distance before
fully stopping. If you are not sure you can
E. If the RiDE lever is squeezed and the
stop in time before hitting an obstacle, apply
handlebars are turned when the water-
throttle and turn in another direction.
craft is cruising at planing speed, the wa-
From full speed, the watercraft comes to a
complete stop due to water resistance in ap-

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