BRP 2009 Sea-Doo GTI Series, Operator'S Manual

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
duce speed and avoid sharp turns.
Avoid choppy water conditions when
carrying a passenger.
NOTICE
Combustion engine needs
air to operate; consequently this
watercraft
can not be totally
watertight. Any maneuvers such as
figure eights etc., that cause the
upper deck to be under water may
cause
severe engine problems
due to water ingestion. Refer to
SPECIAL PROCEDURES and
LIMITED WARRANTY
contained in
this guide.
Off-Power Assisted Steering
System (O.P.A.S.)
The Off-Power Assisted Steering
(O.P.A.S.) system uses a dual side
vanes design that assists the water-
craft steering in deceleration, to redi-
rect watercraft path when steering is
turned after throttle has been released
or engine stopped.
The side vanes on the rear sides of the
hull, turn as the steering is turned to
assist the watercraft turning. At first,
carefully experiment turning with this
system.
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TYPICAL
1. Side vanes turn following steering
movement
Models with Sliding Side Vanes
(O.P.A.S. System)
When engine is running at approxi-
mately 75% or more RPM, the side
vanes are automatically raised to up-
per position since they are not required
at that vehicle speed range.
Between 30% and 75% engine RPM,
side vanes are gradually raised from
lower position to upper position.
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1. Side vane in upper position
When throttle is released and engine
RPM drops, the side vanes are auto-
matically lowered thus assisting steer-
ing control.
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1. Side vane in lower position
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