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Operation

(9) 212SE / 212SD / 212XE / 212XD: Push mended. Let the engines cool off at idle or
the “START/STOP” buttons and release low speed for a few minutes first.
them when the engines start. If the en- To stop the engines
gines do not start after 5 seconds of (AR210 / SX210 / 212 / 212S):
cranking, release the buttons. Wait at (1) Return the remote control levers to the
least 15 seconds before trying to start neutral position.
the engines again. NOTICE: If the start- (2) Turn the main switch keys to the off po-
er motors are engaged continuously sition.
for more than 5 seconds, the start bat-
tery will become quickly discharged
and it will be impossible to start the
engines. The starter motors may also HORN
be damaged if they are engaged con-
tinuously for more than 5 seconds.

TIP:
The engines can also be stopped by pulling
the engine shut-off cord (lanyard).
(3) Remove the main switch keys and the
1 engine shut-off cord (lanyard) if the boat
will be left unattended.
1 “START/STOP” button
To stop the engines
On this boat, the engines are connected di-
(212SE / 212SD / 212XE / 212XD):
rectly to the drive units. Starting either engine
(1) Return the remote control levers to the
generates some thrust immediately. Only
neutral position.
enough throttle should be applied to keep the
(2) Push the “START/STOP” buttons.
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- 1
ating at high engine speeds is not recom-
1 “START/STOP” button

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