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Operation

proximately 100 m (330 ft) after the throttle le- EJU43447
Operating the watercraft in reverse or
ver is released or the engine is stopped,
neutral
although this distance will vary depending on
Operating in reverse
many factors, including gross weight, water
When the RiDE lever is squeezed, the “R” (re-
surface conditions, and wind direction.
verse) shift indicator will be displayed and the
watercraft will move in reverse. (See page 33
for shift system operation procedures.)
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If the RiDE lever is squeezed to slow down,
the stopping distance is approximately 30%
shorter than when the RiDE lever is not used.
However, this distance will vary depending 1 “R” (Reverse position)
on many factors, including gross weight, wa-
ter surface conditions, and wind direction.
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 Allow adequate stopping distance. Stay
far enough away from others so you can
always safely coast to a stop.
 Take early action to avoid collisions. Re-
member, watercraft and other boats do
not have brakes.
 Operate defensively at safe speeds and
Make sure that there are no obstacles or peo-
keep a safe distance away from people,
ple behind you before shifting into reverse.
objects, and other watercraft to give you
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time to stop.
This model is equipped with a function which
 Do not shut the engine off when slowing
limits the engine speed in reverse.
down in case you need engine power to
steer away from a boat or other obstacle Operating in neutral
that comes into your path. When the RiDE lever is squeezed lightly and
 To avoid rear-end collisions while oper- released, the “N” (neutral) shift indicator will
ating the watercraft, check behind you be displayed and the watercraft will stop in its
before using the RiDE lever to slow current location. (See page 33 for shift sys-
down or stop the watercraft. tem operation procedures.)

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