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Control function operation

Neutral
The shift gates are dropped down part way N
over the jet thrust nozzles. The neutral posi- F 1 R
tion balances forward and reverse thrust to
help keep the boat from moving, although
some movement may occur.

1

1 TDE position
2

1

1 Shift gate
2 Jet thrust nozzle 2

Forward
When the remote control levers are initially
moved to the forward position and the boat is
operating at a slow speed, the shift gates are
1 Shift gate
lifted up slightly from the neutral position and
2 Jet thrust nozzle
jet thrust is directed downward at an angle.
This function, which is called the thrust direc- When the remote control levers are moved
tional enhancer (TDE), helps to provide good farther forward, the shift gates are lifted all the
handling response when the steering wheel is way up. All jet thrust is to the rear, which
turned, even though there is less thrust avail- moves the boat forward.
able at low engine speeds.

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