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Control function operation

Boat control functions AR250 / SX250 / 252S
Engine shut-off switch
WARNING
z Always attach the engine shut-off cord 1
(lanyard) to your PFD before starting the
engines. Failure to attach the cord could
result in a runaway boat if the operator is 2
ejected.
z Do not attach the cord to clothing that 3
could tear loose. Do not route the cord
in such a way that it could become en- 1 Engine shut-off switch
tangled, preventing it from functioning. 2 Clip
z Avoid accidentally pulling the cord dur- 3 Engine shut-off cord (lanyard)
ing normal operation. Once the engines
252SE / 252XE / 252SD
have stopped, you have no steering con-
trol of the boat which could result in an
accident. Also, without engine power,
the boat could slow rapidly from planing 1
speed. This could cause people and ob-
jects in the boat to be thrown forward,
which could cause injury. 2

The clip on the end of the engine shut-off
cord (lanyard) must be attached to the engine 3
shut-off switch for the engines to run. The
cord must be attached to a secure place on 1 Engine shut-off switch
the operator’s PFD. Should the operator fall 2 Clip
overboard or leave the helm, the cord will pull 3 Engine shut-off cord (lanyard)
out the clip, stopping the ignition to the both
engines. This will prevent the boat from run- Batteries and battery switches
ning away under power. The batteries are located in the engine com-
partment.
This boat uses two marine batteries. One bat-
tery is designated as the start battery. The
start battery is connected to the starter cir-
cuits on both engines to provide current for
the starter motors.
The other battery is designated as the house
battery. The house battery provides power
for the various accessory circuits on the boat,

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