OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Off-Power Assisted Steering
System (O.P.A.S.)
The Off-Power Assisted Steering
(O.P.A.S.) system uses a dual side
vanes design that assists the water-
craft steering in deceleration, to redi-
rect watercraft path when steering is
turned after throttle has been released
or engine stopped.
The side vanes on the rear sides of the
hull,turnasthesteeringisturnedto
assist the watercraft turning. At first,
carefully experiment turning with this
system.
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TYPICAL
1. Side vanes turn following steering
movement
How to Engage Neutral and
Reverse
WARNING
The shift lever should only be used
whentheengineisidlingandwa-
tercraft is completely stopped.
Never rev the engine at high RPM
in reverse. Do not use reverse to
stop the watercraft. Only use re-
verse at slow speed and for the
shortest time possible. Always
ensure the path behind is clear of
objects and persons includingchil-
dren playing in shallow water.
To find the neutral, set in reverse then
slowly push the lever back in until the
watercraft stops moving backwards.
The reverse gate will be in the middle
position, directing half of the thrust to-
ward the front of the watercraft to min-
imize watercraft movement.
WARNING
When the watercraft is in neutral
position, the drive shaft and im-
peller are still turning.
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TYPICAL
1. Shift lever in neutral position
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TYPICAL
1. Reversegateinmiddleposition
To obtain reverse, pull the shift lever
completely out. The reverse gate will
be in downward position, directing all
the thrust toward the front of the wa-
tercraft.
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