Ski-Doo WAKE Series - Manual (Page 70)

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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TYPICAL
1. Push on arrow pointing upward on VTS
button
2. Bow up
3. Nozzle up
4. VTS position
When the nozzle is directed down-
ward, the bow is forced downward
and enhances the watercraft turning
capabilities. As with any watercraft,
speed and operator body position and
movement (body English), will deter-
mine the degree and sharpness of the
watercraft turn. Porpoising can be re-
duced or eliminated if the nozzle is
downward and speed is adjusted pro-
portionately.
NOTE: VTS position is indicated on a
bar gauge in the information center.
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TYPICAL
1. Push on arrow pointing downward on VTS
button
2. Bow down
3. Nozzle down
4. VTS position
Steering
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Turning the handlebar pivots the jet
pump nozzle which controls the water-
craft direction. Turning the handlebar
to the right will turn the watercraft to
the right and inversely. The throttle
should be applied to turn the water-
craft.
WARNING
Throttle should be applied and
handlebar turned to change the di-
rection of the watercraft. Steering
efficiency will differ depending on
the number of passengers, load,
water conditions and environmen-
tal 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/or when engine is off.
The watercraft behaves differently
with a passenger and requires greater
skill. The passenger should always
grip the seat strap or grab handle. Re-
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