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35) Reverse Gate
When selecting the neutral or reverse
position with the shift lever, the re-
verse gate moves up or down to obtain
the desired position.
TYPICAL
1. Reverse gate
36) Jet Pump Water Intake
The water is drawn up by the impeller
through this opening. The water intake
grate minimizes the entry of foreign
objects into the propulsion system.
1. Water intake
2. Ride plate
37) Fuses
Fuses are located under seat in bilge.
Refer to MAINTENANCE for more de-
tails.
38) Battery
Battery is located inside engine com-
partment. Refer to SPECIAL PROCE-
DURES.
39) Side Vanes
(if so equipped)
Side vanes are part of Off-Power Assist-
ed Steering (O.P.A.S.) system. When
engine RPM is reduced, the side vanes
are lowered to assist the steering sys-
tem.
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WARNING
Keep away from intake grate while
engine is on. Items such as long
hair, loose clothing or personal flo-
tation device straps can become
entangled in moving parts result-
ing in severe injury or drowning.
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WARNING
Check handlebar and correspond-
ing side vanes operation before
starting. Never use side vanes as a
supporting point to board the wa-
tercraft or to lift it. Never turn han-
dlebar while someone is nearby
rear of watercraft. Keep away from
steering moving parts (nozzle,
side vanes, linkage etc.).
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