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Features and functions
for the cause. (See pages 50 and 101 for
more information.)
TIP:
If the cooling water passages are dry, it will
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take about 60 seconds for the water to
reach the outlets after the engine is started.
Water discharge may not be constant at
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idle, therefore, open the throttle a little to
check that water discharges properly.
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Steering system
Your watercraft can be steered by turning the
handlebars in the direction you wish to travel.
1 Handlebar
2 Jet thrust nozzle
When the handlebars are turned, the angle of
the jet thrust nozzle is changed, and the direc-
tion of the watercraft is changed accordingly.
Since the strength of the jet thrust determines
the speed and degree of a turn, throttle must
always be applied when attempting a turn, ex-
cept at trolling speed.
This model is equipped with the Yamaha En-
gine Management System (YEMS) that in-
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cludes an off-throttle steering (OTS) system.
It will activate at planing speeds should you
attempt to steer the watercraft after releasing
the throttle lever. The OTS system assists in
turning by continuing to supply some thrust
while the watercraft is decelerating, but you
can turn more sharply if you apply throttle
while turning the handlebars.
The OTS system does not function below
planing speeds or when the engine is off.
Once the engine slows down, the watercraft
will no longer turn in response to handlebar in-
put until you apply throttle again or you reach
trolling speed.
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Tilt lever
The tilt lever is located in front of the glove
compartment and is used to adjust the tilt of
the handlebars. WARNING! Never pull the
tilt lever during operation, otherwise the
handlebars may suddenly change posi-
tion, which may lead to an accident.
1 Tilt lever
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