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Control function operation

275SD: When the operator is using the throt- must always be opened above idle when at-
tle/shift paddles (DRiVE mode), the turning tempting a turn, except at trolling speed.
range of the steering wheel is approximately Because boats steer from the stern, the stern
half the range of when the operator is using of the boat swings out in the opposite direc-
the remote control levers (running mode or tion of your turn. If you turn to starboard, for
single lever mode). Although the turning example, the stern of the boat will swing to
range of the steering wheel changes depend- the left. Keep this in mind when navigating
ing on the operation mode, the movement of near a person in the water, such as a down
the jet thrust nozzles is adjusted automatical- wakeboarder or water-skier, or an obstacle,
ly so that the full range of motion for the noz- such as a dock.
zles matches the turning range regardless of
the selected mode. (See page 48 for informa- Tilt lever
tion on each operation mode.)
WARNING
 Never touch the tilt lever during opera-
1 tion, otherwise the steering wheel could
suddenly change position, which may
1 2 lead to an accident.
2
 Be sure the steering wheel is locked in
position after adjustment. If the steering
wheel is not locked in position, it may
suddenly change position during opera-
tion, which may lead to an accident.
1 Running mode and single lever mode The tilt lever is located under the steering
2 DRiVE mode (275SD) wheel and is used to adjust the tilt of the
steering wheel. There are 5 positions.

1 1
2
1
1 Jet thrust nozzle
1 Tilt lever
2 Articulating keel
Since the strength of the jet thrust determines
the speed and direction of a turn, the throttle

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