Features and functions

for the cause. (See pages 50 and 101 for more information.)

TIP:

●If the cooling water passages are dry, it will take about 60 seconds for the water to reach the outlets after the engine is started.

●Water discharge may not be constant at idle, therefore, open the throttle a little to

check that water discharges properly.

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Steering system

Your watercraft can be steered by turning the handlebars in the direction you wish to travel.

cludes an off-throttle steering (OTS) system. It will activate at planing speeds should you attempt to steer the watercraft after releasing 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 system 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.

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Tilt lever

The tilt lever is located in front of the glove compartment and is used to adjust the tilt of the handlebars. WARNING! Never pull the tilt lever during operation, otherwise the handlebars may suddenly change posi- tion, which may lead to an accident. [EWJ00041]

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1Handlebar

2Jet thrust nozzle

1 Tilt lever

When the handlebars are turned, the angle of the jet thrust nozzle is changed, and the direction of the watercraft is changed accordingly. Since the strength of the jet thrust determines the speed and degree of a turn, throttle must always be applied when attempting a turn, except at trolling speed.

This model is equipped with the Yamaha Engine Management System (YEMS) that in-

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