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Control function operation

Boat control functions 252 FSH SPORT
Engine shut-off switch
WARNING
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 Always attach the engine shut-off cord
(lanyard) to your PFD before starting the
engines. Failure to attach the cord could 3
result in a runaway boat if the operator is
ejected.
 Do not attach the cord to clothing that 2
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
 Avoid accidentally pulling the cord dur- 3 Engine shut-off cord (lanyard)
ing normal operation. Once the engines
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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- Battery switches
ning away under power. The batteries and switch assembly are locat-
ed in the battery compartment.
This boat uses two marine batteries. One bat-
tery is designated as the start battery. The
start battery is connected to the starter circuit
on the engine to provide current for the start-
er motor.
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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