BOMBARDIER Sea-Doo GTX, Operator'S Manual

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
switch, the electrical power will shut
off after approximately 60 minutes to
prevent battery discharge.
How to Steer the
Watercraft
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Turning the handlebar pivots the jet
pump nozzle which controls the water-
craft direction. Turning the handlebar
to the right will turn the watercraft to
the right and inversely. The throttle
should be applied to turn the water-
craft.
WARNING
Throttle should be applied and
handlebar turned to change the di-
rection of the watercraft. Steering
efficiency will differ depending on
the amount of throttle applied, the
number of passengers, the load,
the water conditions and the en-
vironmental factors such as the
wind.
Unlike a car, a watercraft needs some
throttle to turn. Practice in a safe area
applying the throttle and turning away
from an imaginary object. This is a
good collision avoidance technique.
WARNING
Directional control is reduced
when the throttle is released and
lost when the engine is off.
The watercraft behaves differently
with a passenger and requires greater
skill. The passenger(s) should always
grip the seat strap, the molded grab
handle, or the waist of the person
ahead of them. Reduce speed and
avoid sharp turns. Avoid choppy water
conditions when carrying a passenger.
Tight Turns and Other Special
Maneuvers
Any tight turns or special maneuvers
that will cause the air inlet openings to
be kept under water for a prolonged
time, water will seep into the bilge.
Combustion engines need air to oper-
ate; consequently this watercraft can-
not be totally watertight.
NOTICE
If the air inlet openings
are kept under water, such as turning
constantly in tight circles, plunging
the bow through waves, or capsiz-
ing the watercraft, water may seep
into the bilge, which may cause se-
vere damage to internal parts of the
engine. Refer to the
WARRANTY
section contained in this guide.
How to Engage Neutral
WARNING
The drive shaft and impeller are
always turning when the engine is
running, even when the iBR gate
is set to the neutral position. Keep
away from the propulsion system
of the watercraft.
When the watercraft is first started,
the iBR system automatically sets the
iBR gate to the neutral position by de-
fault.
If the gate is in forward thrust position,
tap the iBR lever. The gate will move to
neutral.
If braking or reverse is used, the iBR
gate will move to the neutral position
when the iBR lever is released, if throt-
tle is not applied.
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