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Control function operation

1 1
1 1 2

1 Shift gate 1 Jet thrust nozzle
2 Articulating keel (252 FSH SPORT /
Steering 255 FSH SPORT E)
Your boat can be steered by turning the
Since the strength of the jet thrust determines
steering wheel the same direction you wish to
the speed and direction of a turn, the throttle
travel, to the right or left. When the steering
must always be opened above idle when at-
wheel is turned, the angle of the jet thrust
tempting a turn, except at trolling speed.
nozzles at the rear of the craft is changed,
Because boats steer from the stern, the stern
and the change in direction of the jet thrust
of the boat swings out in the opposite direc-
nozzles changes the direction of the boat ac-
tion of your turn. If you turn to starboard, for
cordingly.
example, the stern of the boat will swing to
252 FSH SPORT / 255 FSH SPORT E:
the left. Keep this in mind when navigating
In addition, the direction of the articulating
near a person in the water, such as a down
keel changes according to the movement of
wakeboarder or water-skier, or an obstacle,
the jet thrust nozzles.
such as a dock.
Tilt lever
WARNING
 Never touch the tilt lever during opera-
1 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 Steering wheel wheel is not locked in position, it may
suddenly change position during opera-
tion, which may lead to an accident.

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