How To Steer The Watercraft - Sea-doo GTS Operator's Manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
Never leave the tether cord on the
engine cut-off switch when dis-
embarking watercraft to prevent
theft, accidental engine starting,
and to avoid unauthorized use by
children or others.
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.
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WARNING
Directional control is reduced
when the throttle is released and
lost when the engine is off.
The watercraft behaves differently
with a passenger and requires greater
skill. The passenger(s) should always
grip the seat strap, the molded grab
handle, or the waist of the person
ahead of them. Reduce speed and
avoid sharp turns. Avoid choppy water
conditions when carrying a passenger.
Tight Turns and Other Special
Maneuvers
Any tight turns or special maneuvers
that will cause the air inlet openings to
be kept under water for a prolonged
time, water will seep into the bilge.
Combustion engines need air to oper-
ate; consequently this watercraft can-
not be totally watertight.
NOTICE
If the air inlet openings
are kept under water, such as turning
constantly in tight circles, plunging
the bow through waves, or capsiz-
ing the watercraft, water may seep
into the bilge, which may cause se-
vere damage to internal parts of the
engine. Refer to the
section contained in this guide.
O.T.A.S. TM System
(Off-Throttle Assisted Steering)
The O.T.A.S. (Off-Throttle Assisted
Steering) system provides additional
maneuverability in off-throttle situa-
tions.
If the driver releases the throttle to idle
when initiating a full turn, the O.T.A.S.
system will be electronically activated,
and will slightly increase engine speed
to allow completion of the turn.
When the handlebar is brought back
towards its center position, the throt-
tle reverts to idle.
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