OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION Steering direction
in reverse thrust is opposite of for-
ward thrust. To steer the stern to
port (left) in reverse, turn the han-
dlebar to starboard (right). To steer
the stern to starboard (right), turn
the handlebar to port (left). Reverse
thrust operation should be practiced
in open waters in order to become
fully familiar with the controls and
watercraft handling characteristics
before operating in close quarters.
How to Engage and Use
Braking
WARNING
– The engine must be running to
be able to use the brake.
– The brake is only applicable
when operating in forward
movement, it has no effect on
rearward velocity.
– The brake cannot prevent your
PWC from drifting due to cur-
rent or wind.
The braking function can only be en-
gaged during forward operation at or
above the threshold speed of 8 km/h
(5 MPH).
Braking is engaged and controlled
when the iBR lever on the LH handle-
bar is pulled in at least 25% of its travel.
WARNING
Braking should be practiced in
open waters and at gradually in-
creasing speeds in order to be-
come fully familiar with the con-
trols and watercraft handlin
gchar-
acteristics.
When iBR lever is applied
, the throttle
lever command is overridden and en-
gine throttle control is now dependant
on the iBR lever positi
on. Braking can
thus be modulated by using only the
iBR lever.
Watercraft deceleration is proportional
to the braking force. The more the iBR
lever is pulled in, the greater the brak-
ing force applied.
NOTE: Be careful to gradually actuate
the iBR lever to adjust intensity of the
braking force and simultaneously re-
lease the throttle lever.
CAUTION When braking, rid-
ers must brace themselves against
the deceleration force to prevent
from moving forward on the water-
craft and losing balance. The oper-
ator should always keep both hands
on the handlebars, and all passen-
gers should maintain a firm grip of a
handhold or the waist of the person
infrontofthem.
WARNING
Stopping distance will vary de-
pending on initial speed, load,
wind, number of riders, water con-
ditions, and the amount of braking
power commanded by the oper-
ator. Always adjust your riding
style accordingly.
When the watercraft slows to less
than 8 km/h (5 MPH), braking mode
ends and reverse mode is engaged.
Release the iBR lever once the water-
craft is stopped. Otherwise, a rear-
ward movement will be initiated.
CAUTION As the watercraft
slows to a stop, the wake created
by the watercraft will catch up and
tend to push the watercraft forward.
Ensure there are no obstacles or
bathers in the direction of travel.
If the throttle lever is still pulled in
when releasing the iBR lever, the wa-
tercraft will accelerate forward after a
short delay. Acceleration will be pro-
portional to the throttle lever position.
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