Operation

turned, and that there is no free play between the handlebars and the jet thrust nozzle.

Check that the handlebars are locked in place. (See “Tilt lever” on page 36 for more in- formation.)

Also, make sure that the reverse gate goes up completely when the shift lever is pushed down.

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Shift lever and reverse gate

Check the shift lever and reverse gate for proper operation.

Make sure that the reverse gate goes down completely when the shift lever is pulled up.

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WARNING

●Make sure that the throttle lever is com- pletely released and that the engine is at idle before shifting into reverse.

●Do not use the reverse function to slow down or stop the watercraft as it could cause you to lose control, be ejected, or impact the handlebars.

●Use reverse for slow-speed maneuver- ing only.

●Make sure that there are no obstacles or people behind you before shifting into reverse.

●Do not touch the reverse gate while the shift lever is being operated, otherwise you could be pinched.

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