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Control function operation

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

1 1 TDE position

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

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