OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
Throttle should be applied and
handlebar turned to change the di-
rection of the watercraft. Steering
efficiency will differ depending on
the amount of throttle applied, the
number of passengers, the load,
the water conditions and the en-
vironmental factors such as the
wind.
Unlike a car, a watercraft needs some
throttle to turn. Practice in a safe area
applying the throttle and turning away
from an imaginary object. This is a
good collision avoidance technique.
WARNING
Directional
control
is
reduced
when the throttle is released and
lost when the engine is off.
The watercraft behaves differently
with a passenger and requires greater
skill. The passenger(s) should always
grip the seat strap, the molded grab
handle, or the waist of the person
ahead of them. Reduce speed and
avoid sharp turns. Avoid choppy water
conditions when carrying a passenger.
Tight Turns and Other Special
Maneuvers
Any tight turns or special maneuvers
that will cause the air inlet openings to
be kept under water for a prolonged
time, water will seep into the bilge.
Combustion engines need air to oper-
ate; consequently this watercraft can-
not be totally watertight.
NOTICE
If the air inlet openings
are kept under water, such as turning
constantly in tight circles, plunging
the bow through waves, or capsiz-
ing the watercraft, water may seep
into the bilge, which may cause se-
vere damage to internal parts of the
engine. Refer to the
WARRANTY
section contained in this guide.
O.T.A.S.
TM
System
(Off-Throttle Assisted Steering)
The O.T.A.S. (Off-Throttle Assisted
Steering) system provides additional
maneuverability in off-throttle situa-
tions.
If the driver releases the throttle to idle
when initiating a full turn, the O.T.A.S.
system will be electronically activated,
and will slightly increase engine speed
to allow completion of the turn.
When the handlebar is brought back
towards its center position, the throt-
tle reverts to idle.
We recommend that you familiarize
yourself with this feature during your
first ride.
How to Engage Neutral
WARNING
The drive shaft and impeller are
always turning when the engine is
running, even in neutral position.
Keep away from the propulsion
system of the watercraft.
When the watercraft is first started,
the iBR system automatically sets the
neutral position by default.
To engage neutral from forward posi-
tion, tap the iBR lever.
To engage neutral from reverse posi-
tion, release the iBR lever and throttle
lever.
How to Trim the Neutral Position of
the iBR
When in NEUTRAL, if the watercraft
creeps forward or backward, the iBR
system may be trimmed.
NOTE:
Movement of the watercraft
when operating in neutral may be due
to wind or water current.
If the watercraft is moving forwards,
momentarily press the DOWN button.
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