CONTROLS
NOTE: Some indications, functions
and features described in this section
may not apply to every PWC model, or
may be available as an option.
1) Handlebar
The handlebar controls the direction of
the watercraft. During forward opera-
tion, turning the handlebar to the right
steers the watercraft to the right and
inversely.
WARNING
Check handlebar and correspond-
ing steering nozzle operation be-
fore starting. Never turn handle-
bar while someone is near the rear
of the watercraft. Keep away from
propulsion system.
When operating in reverse, steering
direction is reversed. Turning the han-
dlebar to the right while backing up
steers the watercraft to the left.
2) Throttle Lever
The throttle lever on the RH handle-
bar controls electonically the engine
speed.
To increase or maintain watercraft
speed, pull the throttle lever with your
finger.
To decrease watercraft speed, release
the throttle lever.
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1. Throttle lever
2. To accelerate
3. To decelerate
The throttle lever is spring loaded and
should return to rest position (idle)
when not pressed.
3) iBR Lever (intelligent
Brake and Reverse)
The iBR lever on the LH handlebar can
electronically command:
–Brake
– Reverse
–Neutral.
NOTE: A minimum of25%of iBRlever
stroke is required to activate iBR func-
tions.
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TYPICAL
1. iBR lever
2. Lever rest position
3. 25% stroke required to activate iBR
functions
4. Operating range
At speed above 8 km/h (5 MPH),
pulling the iBR lever will engage the
brake.
At speed below 8 km/h (5 MPH),
pulling the iBR lever will engage re-
verse.
When the iBR lever is released after
braking or reverse operation, the neu-
tral is engaged.
WARNING
If throttle lever is still pulled in
when releasing the iBR lever, for
-
ward movement will be initiated
after a short delay. If forward ac-
celeration is not desired, rel
ease
the throttle lever.
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