Sea-doo RXP-X 260, Operator'S Manual, Page: 70 / 156

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
If the throttle lever is still pulled in
when releasing the iBR lever, the wa-
tercraft will accelerate forward after a
short delay. Acceleration will be pro-
portional to the throttle lever position.
WARNING
If forward acceleration is not de-
sired when the brake lever is re-
leased, release the throttle lever.
When at speed and the brake is first
applied, a plume of water will shoot up
in the air behind the watercraft which
may cause the operator of a following
watercraft to momentarily loose sight
of your PWC.
WARNING
– It is important to inform the
operator of a watercraft who
intends to follow in a convoy
formation, of the braking and
maneuvering capability of your
PWC, what the plume of water
indicates, and that a greater dis-
tance must be maintained be-
tween watercraft.
– Be aware that other boats fol-
lowing or operating in close
proximity may not be able to
stop as quickly.
Braking in a Turn
Throttle must be applied for turning to
ensure directional control. However
braking can be initiated during a turn
using the iBR lever as previously de-
scribed. Get ready to maintain your
balance while the wake is crossing
your PWC.
CAUTION As the watercraft
slows to a stop while braking in a
turn, the wake created by the water-
craft will catch up and tend to push
the watercraft sideways. Be pre-
pared to maintain balance as the
wake crossed the watercraft.
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, turning the handlebar to the
left turns the watercraft to the left.
The throttle should be applied to turn
the watercraft.
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.
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