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Control function operation

zle is changed, and the direction of the water-
1 craft is changed accordingly.

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1 Throttle lever 2
The throttle lever returns automatically to its
fully closed (idle) position when released. 1 Handlebar
2 Jet thrust nozzle
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RiDE lever (VX / VX DELUXE /
Since the strength of the jet thrust determines
VX CRUISER / VX LIMITED) the speed and degree of a turn, throttle must
When the RiDE lever is squeezed, the reverse
always be applied when attempting a turn,
gate lowers and the watercraft starts moving
except at trolling speed.
in reverse. If the watercraft is moving forward,
This model is equipped with the Yamaha En-
the watercraft gradually slows down until it
gine Management System (YEMS) that in-
stops, and then the watercraft starts moving
cludes an off-throttle steering (OTS) system.
in reverse.
It will activate at planing speeds should you
attempt to steer the watercraft after releasing
1 the throttle lever. The OTS system assists in
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
1 RiDE lever
throttle again or you reach trolling speed.
When the RiDE lever is released, it automati-
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cally returns to its fully closed (idle) position Cooling water pilot outlet
and the reverse gate moves to the neutral po- When the engine is running, some of the
sition. cooling water that is circulated in the engine
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Steering system
outlet.
By turning the handlebars in the direction you
wish to travel, the angle of the jet thrust noz-

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