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2) Handlebar
The handlebar controls the direction of
the watercraft. Turning the handlebar
to the right steers the watercraft to the
right and inversely.
3) Throttle Lever
When squeezed, watercraft acceler-
ates. When fully released, engine au-
tomatically returns to idle speed and
watercraft is gradually stopped by wa-
ter drag.
Do not depress lever unnecessarily
when engine is not running. A fuel ac-
celerator pump delivers fuel to the en-
gine each time throttle lever is applied
(except RFI models)
.
CAUTION:
Engine can be flooded if
throttle lever is applied several times.
If engine is flooded, it will not start.
4) Engine Start/Stop
Button
To start engine, depress and hold the
button. Release immediately after en-
gine is started.
To stop engine, fully release throttle le-
ver then depress the button and discon-
nect safety lanyard from the switch.
1. Engine start/stop button
With the Digitally Encoded Security
System, leaving the safety lanyard for
more than 10 minutes after stopping
the engine will require a slight pres-
sure or the removal and reinstallation
of the safety lanyard on the switch to
allow engine starting.
5) Variable Trim System
Button (VTS)
(if so equipped)
Located just below engine start/stop
button, this button is used to change
pump nozzle position and to adjust ride
to suit watercraft load and water con-
ditions.
1. VTS button
6) Choke Lever
Carburetor-Equipped Models
The choke is provided to supply a rich-
er fuel/air mixture when starting a cold
engine.
Choke lever should be pulled and held
to operate. Lever will automatically re-
turn to its normal position when re-
leased.
WARNING
Check handlebar and correspond-
ing steering nozzle operation be-
fore starting.
WARNING
Check throttle lever operation be-
fore starting the engine.
WARNING
Directional control is lost when en-
gine is stopped.
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