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    Operation

              lease them when the engines start. If the  (8) 252SE / 252XE  /  252SD: Push the
              engines do not start after 5 seconds of  “START/STOP” buttons  and release
              cranking, release the keys. Wait at least  them when the engines start. If the en-
              15 seconds before trying to start the en-  gines do not  start after  5 seconds of
              gines again.                         cranking, release the buttons. Wait at
                                                   least 15 seconds before trying to start
                                                   the engines again. NOTICE: If the start-
                                                   er motors are engaged continuously
                                                   for more than 5 seconds, the start bat-
                        HORN
                               BILGE
                                                   tery will become quickly discharged
                                                   and it will be impossible to start the
                                                   engines. The starter motors may also
                                                   be damaged if they are engaged con-
                                                   tinuously for more than 5 seconds.

           NOTICE

           z Never turn the main switch keys to the
            start position while the engines are run-
            ning. The starter mechanisms could be
            damaged.
           z If the starter motors are engaged con-
            tinuously for more than 5 seconds, the
                                                                 1
            start battery will become quickly dis-
            charged and it will be impossible to start  1  “START/STOP” button
            the  engines. The starter motors may
            also be damaged if they are engaged  On this boat, the engines are connected di-
            continuously for more than 5 seconds.  rectly to the drive units. Starting either engine
                                                generates some thrust immediately. Only
           (7) 252SE / 252XE / 252SD: Turn the main
                                                enough throttle should be applied to keep the
              switch key to the on position.
                                                engine at a fast enough idle to stay running.
                                                Stopping the engines
                                                    WARNING
                                                Once the engines have stopped, you have
                                                NO STEERING CONTROL over the boat.
                                                You could collide with another boat,  a
                                                dock, or other obstacle.
                                                Stopping the engines immediately after oper-
                                                ating at  high engine speeds is not  recom-

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