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Control function operation

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
1
wheel is not locked in position, it may
suddenly change position during opera-
1 Steering wheel
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.

1 1
2

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

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