Operating instructions

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Models with Off-Power Assisted
Steering System (O.P.A.S.)
Two side vanes on the rear sides of the
hull, turn as the steering is turned to
assist the watercraft turning. At first,
carefully experiment turning with this
system.
1. Side vanes turn following steering movement
When engine is running at approximate-
ly 75% or more RPM, the side vanes
are automatically raised to upper posi-
tion since they are not required at that
vehicle speed range.
Between 30% and 75% engine RPM,
side vanes gradually raised from lower
position to upper position.
1. Side vane in upper position
When throttle is released and engine
RPM drops, the side vanes are auto-
matically lowered thus assisting steer-
ing control.
1. Side vane in lower position
Boarding the Watercraft
General
As with any watercraft, boarding should
be done carefully and engine should not
be running.
On some models, boarding is facilitat-
ed by using a step.
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WARNING
Engine should be OFF when board-
ing the watercraft or when using
boarding step (if so equipped).
Keep limbs away from jet or intake
grate. Stay on center of the step.
Only one person at a time on the
step. Never use the step for pulling,
towing, diving or jumping, board-
ing a watercraft that is out of water
or any other purpose other than a
boarding step.
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WARNING
Inexperienced riders should practice
how to get aboard (all methods ex-
plained here) close to shore first
before venturing into deep water.
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WARNING
Never use jet pump components
as a supporting point to board the
watercraft.
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