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Control function operation

ward position, and then as the levers are
moved farther, accelerates the engines for
more thrust. Moving the levers back from the
neutral position shifts into the reverse posi-
tion, and then as the levers are moved farther,
accelerates the engines for more thrust.
TIP:
Because of the mechanical throttle linkage,
the remote control levers may not be exactly
1 even with one another when the engines are
1 “START/STOP” button running at the same engine speed.

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 The engine will not start when the clip is re- 2 1
F 5 5 R
moved from the engine shut-off switch. 3 4
 The main switch will not operate (the starter
motor will not turn over) if the “START” 7 7
6 6
switch under the rear port seat is turned to
the OFF position. (See page 33 for more in- 8 8
formation.)

Remote control levers
WARNING 1 Neutral position
2 TDE position
 Before shifting, make sure there are no 3 Forward position
swimmers or obstacles in the water 4 Reverse position
near you. 5 Shift
 When operating in reverse, go slowly. 6 Fully closed
Do not open the throttle more than half. 7 Throttle
Otherwise, the boat may become unsta- 8 Fully open
ble, which could result in loss of control
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and an accident.
This boat is equipped with a “start-in-gear”
 Do not shift into reverse while traveling
protection. The engines will not start unless
at planing speeds. Loss of control, boat
the levers are in the neutral position.
swamping, or damage to the boat could
occur.
This boat uses a direct-drive propulsion sys-
The remote control lever for each engine con- tem. Therefore, jet thrust is always being pro-
trols both throttle and shifting. In normal op- duced while the engines are running. The
eration, the levers are moved together. direction of the boat is controlled by the shift
Moving the remote control levers forward gates, which direct the flow of the jet thrust as
from the neutral position shifts into the for- follows:

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