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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
1 turning by continuing to supply some thrust
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- Cooling water pilot outlet
cally returns to its fully closed (idle) position When the engine is running, some of the
and the reverse gate moves to the neutral po- cooling water that is circulated in the engine
sition. is discharged from the cooling water pilot
EJU31263 outlet.
Steering system
By turning the handlebars in the direction you
wish to travel, the angle of the jet thrust noz-
zle is changed, and the direction of the water-
craft is changed accordingly.

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