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Control function operation

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1 Jet thrust nozzle 1 Tilt lever
2 Articulating keel
To adjust the tilt:
Since the strength of the jet thrust determines (1) Push the lever down, and then move the
the speed and direction of a turn, the throttle steering wheel up or down to the desired
must always be opened above idle when at- position.
tempting a turn, except at trolling speed. (2) The lever will lock into place when the
Because boats steer from the stern, the stern steering wheel is moved into one of the 5
of the boat swings out in the opposite direc- available positions.
tion of your turn. If you turn to starboard, for (3) Make sure that the tilt lever returns to its
example, the stern of the boat will swing to original position and that the steering
the left. Keep this in mind when navigating wheel is securely locked in place.
near a person in the water, such as a down
wakeboarder or water-skier, or an obstacle,
such as a dock.

Tilt lever
WARNING

 Never touch the tilt lever during opera-
tion, otherwise, the steering wheel could
suddenly change position, which may
lead to an accident.
 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.
The tilt lever is located under the steering
wheel and is used to adjust the tilt of the
steering wheel. There are 5 positions.

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