Yamaha 2012 WaveRunner VX Sport Owner's/Operator's Manual page 60

Pre-operation checks
whole range, and that the free play is not ex-
cessive.
Turn the handlebars as far as possible to the
right and left to make sure that the jet thrust
nozzle moves as the handlebars are turned,
and that there is no difference between the
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right and left fully turned positions of the jet
thrust nozzle.
Difference between fully turned positions
of jet thrust nozzle (distances A and B):
Maximum 5 mm (0.20 in)
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Reverse system checks (VX Deluxe /
VX Cruiser)
EWJ00031
WARNING
Do not touch the reverse gate while the
shift lever is being operated, otherwise
you could be pinched.