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                                                                                  Operation

                        (idle) position. (See page 35 for shift system   Take early action to avoid collisions. The
                        operation procedures.)                 RiDE system is not a braking device for
                                                               avoiding dangerous situations.

                                                              Steering control depends on the combination
                                                              of handlebar position and the amount of
                                        RPM
                                        x1000                 throttle.
                                                              Water sucked in through the intake grate is
                                                              pressurized by the impeller in the jet pump.
                                               MPH
                                                              As the pressurized water is expelled from the
                                                              pump through the jet thrust nozzle, it creates
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                                                              thrust to move and steer the watercraft. The
                                                       1      higher the engine speed, the more thrust pro-
                          1 “F” (Forward position)            duced.
                                                              The amount of jet thrust, in addition to the po-
                                                              sition  of the handlebars, determines how
                                                              sharply you turn.
                                                              A. More throttle produces higher thrust, so
                                                                 the watercraft will turn more sharply.








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                        Turning the watercraft
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                         Do not release the throttle lever when
                                                              B. Less throttle produces lower thrust, so
                          trying to steer  away from  objects—as
                                                                 the watercraft will turn more gradually.
                          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,
                          throwing the operator and passenger(s)
                          overboard, which could cause an injury.






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