Sea-doo 2001 GTS, Operator'S Manual, Page: 83 / 180

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION Steering direction
in reverse is opposite of forward.
To steer the stern to port (left) in re-
verse, turn the handlebar to star-
board (right). To steer the stern to
starboard (right), turn the handle-
bar to port (left). Reverse operation
should be practiced in open waters
in order to become fully familiar with
the controls and watercraft handling
characteristics before operating in
close quarters.
How to Engage and Use
Braking (iBR Equipped
Models Only)
WARNING
– The engine must be running to
be able to use the brake.
– The brake is only applicable
when operating in forward
movement, it has no effect on
rearward motion.
– The brake cannot prevent your
PWC from drifting due to cur-
rent or wind.
The braking function can only be en-
gaged during forward operation at or
above the threshold speed of 8 km/h
(5 MPH).
Braking is engaged and controlled
when the iBR lever on the LH handle-
bar is pulled in at least 25% of its travel.
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TYPICAL - iBR LEVER
1. iBR lever
2. Lever released position
3. Approximate 25% position
4. Operating range
WARNING
Braking should be practiced in
open waters and at gradually in-
creasing speeds in order to be-
come fully familiar with the con-
trols and watercraft handling char-
acteristics.
When iBR lever is applied, the throttle
lever command is overridden and en-
gine throttle control is now dependant
on the iBR lever position. Braking can
thus be modulated by using only the
iBR lever.
Watercraft deceleration is proportional
to the braking force. The more the iBR
lever is pulled in, the greater the brak-
ing force applied.
NOTE: Be careful to gradually actuate
the iBR lever to adjust intensity of the
braking force and simultaneously re-
lease the throttle lever.
CAUTION When braking, rid-
ers must brace themselves against
the deceleration force to prevent
from moving forward on the water-
craft and losing balance. The oper-
ator should always keep both hands
on the handlebars, and all passen-
gers should maintain a firm grip of a
handhold or the waist of the person
in front of them.
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