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Operation

tercraft will turn gradually while slowing proximately 80 m (260 ft) after the throttle le-
down. ver is released or the engine is stopped,
although this distance will vary depending on
many factors, including gross weight, water
surface conditions, and wind direction.
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80 m (260 ft)
1

1 Reverse gate
This model is equipped with the Yamaha En-
gine Management System (YEMS) that in-
cludes an off-throttle steering (OTS) system. If the RiDE lever is squeezed to slow down,
It will activate at planing speeds should you the stopping distance is approximately 30%
attempt to steer the watercraft after releasing shorter than when the RiDE lever is not used.
the throttle lever (see condition C above). However, this distance will vary depending
The OTS system assists in turning by con- on many factors, including gross weight, wa-
tinuing to supply some thrust while the water- ter surface conditions, and wind direction.
craft is decelerating, but you can turn more EWJ01794
sharply if you apply throttle while turning the
handlebars. The OTS system does not func-  Allow adequate stopping distance. Stay
tion below planing speeds or when the en- far enough away from others so you can
gine is off. Once the engine slows down, the always safely coast to a stop.
watercraft will no longer turn in response to  Take early action to avoid collisions. Re-
handlebar input until you apply throttle again member, watercraft and other boats do
or you reach trolling speed. not have brakes.
EJU43254  Operate defensively at safe speeds and
Stopping the watercraft keep a safe distance away from people,
The watercraft is not equipped with a sepa-
objects, and other watercraft to give you
rate braking system. The watercraft slows
time to stop.
down by water resistance or, when operating
 Do not shut the engine off when slowing
in reverse, by the water jet. The watercraft
down in case you need engine power to
slows down as soon as the throttle lever is re-
steer away from a boat or other obstacle
leased, but will coast for a distance before
that comes into your path.
fully stopping. If you are not sure you can
 To avoid rear-end collisions while oper-
stop in time before hitting an obstacle, apply
ating the watercraft, check behind you
throttle and turn in another direction.
before using the RiDE lever to slow
From full speed, the watercraft comes to a
down or stop the watercraft.
complete stop due to water resistance in ap-
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