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Control function operation

Tilt lever
WARNING
1
 Never touch the tilt lever during opera-
1 2 tion, otherwise the steering wheel could
2
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-
1 Running mode and single lever mode
tion, which may lead to an accident.
2 DRiVE X mode (275SD)
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
2 Articulating keel (275SE) 1
1 Tilt lever
Since the strength of the jet thrust determines
the speed and direction of a turn, the throttle
To adjust the tilt:
must always be opened above idle when at-
(1) Push the lever down, and then move the
tempting a turn, except at trolling speed.
steering wheel up or down to the desired
Because boats steer from the stern, the stern
position.
of the boat swings out in the opposite direc-
(2) The lever will lock into place when the
tion of your turn. If you turn to starboard, for
steering wheel is moved into one of the 5
example, the stern of the boat will swing to
available positions.
the left. Keep this in mind when navigating
(3) Make sure that the tilt lever returns to its
near a person in the water, such as a down
original position and that the steering
wakeboarder or water-skier, or an obstacle,
wheel is securely locked in place.
such as a dock.

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