Operating instructions

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TYPICAL
1. Shift lever in neutral position
TYPICAL
1. Reverse gate in middle neutral position
To obtain reverse, pull shift lever com-
pletely. The reverse gate will be in down-
ward position, directing all the thrust to-
ward the front of the watercraft.
TYPICAL
1. Shift lever in reverse position
TYPICAL
1. Reverse gate in downward reverse position
NOTE: To obtain maximum efficiency
and control from the reverse, increase
engine speed to slightly above idle.
Too much RPM will create water tur-
bulence and reduce reverse efficiency.
In reverse position, turn the handlebar
in the opposite direction that you want
to move the rear of the watercraft.
For example, to steer the rear of the
watercraft to the left side, turn the han-
dlebar to the right side.
TYPICAL
1. Handlebar turned to the right side
2. Rear of
watercraft moving to the left side
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WARNING
Shift lever should only be used when
the engine is idling and watercraft is
completely stopped. Do not use re-
verse to stop the watercraft.
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