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Control function operation

cording to the movement of the jet thrust Since the strength of the jet thrust determines
nozzles. the speed and direction of a turn, the throttle
252SD / 255XD: When the DRiVE X mode is must always be opened above idle when at-
activated, the turning range of the steering tempting a turn, except at trolling speed.
wheel is approximately half the range of when Because boats steer from the stern, the stern
the operator is using the remote control le- of the boat swings out in the opposite direc-
vers (running mode or single lever mode). Al- tion of your turn. If you turn to starboard, for
though the turning range of the steering example, the stern of the boat will swing to
wheel changes depending on the operation the left. Keep this in mind when navigating
mode, the movement of the jet thrust nozzles near a person in the water, such as a down
is adjusted automatically so that the full range wakeboarder or water-skier, or an obstacle,
of motion for the nozzles matches the turning such as a dock.
range regardless of the selected mode. (See
page 87 for information on each operation Tilt lever
mode.)
WARNING
 Never touch the tilt lever during opera-
1 tion, otherwise the steering wheel could
suddenly change position, which may
1 2 lead to an accident.
2
 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.
1 Running mode and single lever mode The tilt lever is located under the steering
2 DRiVE X mode (252SD / 255XD) wheel and is used to adjust the tilt of the
steering wheel. There are 5 positions.

1 1 1
2

1 Jet thrust nozzle
1 Tilt lever
2 Articulating keel (except for 252SD / 255XD)

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