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Operation

From full speed, the watercraft comes to a  VX / VX DELUXE / VX CRUISER / VX
complete stop due to water resistance in ap- LIMITED: To avoid rear-end collisions
proximately 70 m (230 ft) after the throttle le- while operating the watercraft, check
ver is released or the engine is stopped, behind you before using the RiDE lever
although this distance will vary depending on to slow down or stop the watercraft.
many factors, including gross weight, water
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surface conditions, and wind direction. Operating the watercraft in reverse or
neutral (VX / VX DELUXE /
VX CRUISER / VX LIMITED)
Operating in reverse
When the RiDE lever is squeezed, the “R” (re-
verse) shift indicator will be displayed and the
watercraft will move in reverse. (See page 36
for shift system operation procedures.)
VX
1

VX / VX DELUXE / VX CRUISER / VX
LIMITED: If the RiDE lever is squeezed to
slow down, the stopping distance is approxi-
mately 30% shorter than when the RiDE lever
is not used. However, this distance will vary
depending on many factors, including gross
weight, water surface conditions, and wind
direction.
1 “R” (Reverse position)
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VX DELUXE / VX CRUISER / VX LIMITED
 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- MPH
member, watercraft and other boats do RPM
not have brakes.
 Operate defensively at safe speeds and
keep a safe distance away from people, 14.3V
objects, and other watercraft to give you 1
time to stop.
1 “R” (Reverse position)
 Do not shut the engine off when slowing
down in case you need engine power to
steer away from a boat or other obstacle
that comes into your path.

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