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Control function operation

ward position, and then as the levers are
moved farther, accelerates the engines for
more thrust. Moving the levers back from the
neutral position shifts into the reverse posi-
tion, and then as the levers are moved farther,
accelerates the engines for more thrust.
AR250 / SX250 / 252S: For cruising, adjust
the remote control levers so both engines are
running at the same engine speed.
1 TIP:

1 “START/STOP” button Because of the mechanical throttle linkage,
the remote control levers may not be exactly
TIP: even with one another when the engines are
z The engine will not start when the clip is re- running at the same engine speed.
moved from the engine shut-off switch.
z The main switch will not operate (the starter
N
motor will not turn over) if the “START” 2 1
F 5 5 R
switch in the rear underseat storage com- 3 4
partment (port) is turned to the OFF posi-
tion. (See page 37 for more information.) 7 7
6 6
Remote control levers 8 8
WARNING
z Before shifting, make sure there are no
swimmers or obstacles in the water
1 Neutral position
near you. 2 TDE position
z When operating in reverse, go slowly. 3 Forward position
Do not open the throttle more than half. 4 Reverse position
Otherwise, the boat may become unsta- 5 Shift
ble, which could result in loss of control 6 Fully closed
and an accident. 7 Throttle
z Do not shift into reverse while traveling 8 Fully open
at planing speeds. Loss of control, boat
TIP:
swamping, or damage to the boat could
This boat is equipped with a “start-in-gear”
occur.
protection. The engines will not start unless
The remote control lever for each engine con- the levers are in the neutral position.
trols both throttle and shifting. In normal op-
eration, the levers are moved together. This boat uses a direct-drive propulsion sys-
Moving the remote control levers forward tem. Therefore, jet thrust is always being pro-
from the neutral position shifts into the for- duced while the engines are running. The

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