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F
EATURES
&
F
UNCTIONS
2
OPERATION OF
CONTROLS AND
OTHER FUNCTIONS
STEERING
Steering Wheel
Your boat can be steered by turning
the steering wheel the same direction
you wish to travel, to the right or left.
When the wheel is turned, the angle of
the jet (output) nozzles at the rear of
the craft is changed, and the change
in direction of the nozzles changes the
direction of the boat accordingly. Since
the strength of the jet thrust determines
the speed and direction of a turn, the
throttle must always be opened above
idle when attempting a turn, except at
trolling speed.
Because boats steer from the stern
(rear), the stern of the boat swings out
in the opposite direction of your turn.
If you turn to the starboard (right), for
example, the stern of the boat will
swing to the left. Keep this in mind
when navigating near a person in the
water, such as a down skier, or an
obstacle, such as a dock.
TILT LEVER
• Never touch the tilt lever during
operation, otherwise the steer-
ing wheel could suddenly change
position, which may lead to an
accident.
• Be sure the steering wheel is
locked in position after adjust-
ment. If the steering wheel is
not locked in position, it may
suddenly change position during
operation, which may lead to an
accident.
The tilt lever
is located under the
steering wheel and is used to adjust
the tilt of the steering wheel. There are
three positions.
To adjust the tilt, pull the lever up, and
then move the steering wheel up or
down to the desired position. The lever
will lock into place when the wheel is
moved into one of the three available
positions.
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