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38) Shift Lever (GTI/GTX)
A 3-position lever:
– Forward
– Neutral
– Reverse
39) Deflector (GTI/GTX)
When selecting the neutral or reverse
position with the shift lever, the de-
flector moves up or down to obtain
the desired position.
40) Storage Compartment
Cover Hinge/Locking
Mechanism
Hinge is provided with a locking mech-
anism to hold cover when fully open.
To close cover, pull tab upward.
41) Reverse Gate
(GTS Model)
It moves from upward to downward
position to get forward, neutral, re-
verse and inversely. These positions
are obtained by sliding the selector le-
ver.
42) Water Tank Trap
Drains (GTS Model)
If water enters the air intake opening,
a water tank trap with a baffle sepa-
rates water from the air then evacu-
ates the water through the front of
storage cover.
43) Holder (HX Model)
The holder is designed to store an ap-
proved fire extinguisher and the tool
kit.
NOTE:
Hood must be opened to
access holder.
Turn cover counterclockwise to un-
lock, then lift it.
HX
1. Cover
2. Holder
44) Hood Latches
(HX Model)
Pull both latch levers upward in order
to open the hood. Always relatch hood
on both sides.
NOTE:
Verify periodically the lock
pins tightness. Tighten if needed
and make sure hood latches properly.
45) Hood (HX Model)
It gives access to the engine compart-
ment.
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WARNING
Shift lever should only be used
when the engine is idling and
craft is completely stopped. Never
rev the engine at high rpm’s.
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CAUTION
Never use gate as a supporting
point to board the watercraft.
-
CAUTION
Unusual maneuvers such as cir-
cles with the nose of the water-
craft under water will fill the
bilge.
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