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Operation

Steering control depends on the combination
of handlebar position and the amount of
throttle.
Water sucked in through the intake grate is
pressurized by the impeller in the jet pump.
As the pressurized water is expelled from the
pump through the jet thrust nozzle, it creates
thrust to move and steer the watercraft. The
higher the engine speed, the more thrust pro-
duced.
EJU41173 The amount of jet thrust, in addition to the po-
Operating the watercraft sition of the handlebars, determines how
When the engine is running, the watercraft
sharply you turn.
will move forward at trolling speed even if the
A. More throttle produces higher thrust, so
throttle lever is in the fully closed (idle) posi-
the watercraft will turn more sharply.
tion.

B. Less throttle produces lower thrust, so
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Turning the watercraft the watercraft will turn more gradually.
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 Do not release the throttle lever when
trying to steer away from objects—as
with other powerboats, you need throt-
tle to steer. A collision could result in se-
vere injury or death.
 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, C. Releasing the throttle lever completely
throwing the operator overboard, which produces only minimum thrust. If you are
could cause an injury. traveling at speeds above trolling, you
will have rapidly decreasing ability to

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