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Control function operation

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1 Throttle lever 1 Handlebar
2 Jet thrust nozzle
The throttle lever returns automatically to its
fully closed (idle) position when released. Since the strength of the jet thrust determines
EJU43343 the speed and degree of a turn, throttle must
RiDE lever 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
turning by continuing to supply some thrust
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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- Adjustable tilt steering system
cally returns to its fully closed (idle) position The position of the handlebars can be adjust-
and the reverse gate moves to the neutral po- ed back and forth by operating the tilt lever.
sition. To adjust the handlebar position:
EJU31263 (1) Pull the tilt lever up to disengage the han-
Steering system
dlebar lock, and then move the handle-
By turning the handlebars in the direction you
bars back or forth to the desired position.
wish to travel, the angle of the jet thrust noz-
WARNING! Never pull the tilt lever dur-
zle is changed, and the direction of the water-
ing operation, otherwise the handle-
craft is changed accordingly.
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