Operation

is in the fully closed (idle) position. (See page 37 for information on operating the shift lever.)

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1Shift lever

2Forward position

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Turning the watercraft

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WARNING

●Do not release the throttle lever when trying to steer away from objects—you need throttle to steer. A collision could result in severe injury or death.

●When operating at higher speeds, make gradual turns or slow down before turn- ing. Sharp high-speed turns may cause the watercraft to slide sideways or spin, throwing the operator and passenger(s) overboard, which could cause an injury.

Steering control depends on the combination of handlebar position and the amount of throt- tle.

Water sucked in through the intake grate is pressurized by the impeller in the jet pump. As the pressurized water is expelled from the pump through the jet thrust nozzle, it creates thrust to move and steer the watercraft. The higher the engine speed, the more thrust pro- duced.

The amount of jet thrust, in addition to the position of the handlebars, determines how sharply you turn.

A.More throttle produces higher thrust, so the watercraft will turn more sharply.

B.Less throttle produces lower thrust, so the watercraft will turn more gradually.

C.Releasing the throttle lever completely produces only minimum thrust. If you are traveling at speeds above trolling, you will have rapidly decreasing ability to steer without throttle. You may still have some turning ability immediately after releasing the throttle lever, but once the engine

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