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Table of contents

Installing the bimini top.............149 Horn check ............................... 171
Engine shut-off cord (lanyard)
Operation and handling check ..................................... 172
Post-launch checks.................. 172
requirements .................................150
Engine shut-off switch check ... 172
Fuel requirement ..........................150
Cooling water pilot outlet
Fuel ...........................................150 check ..................................... 173
Engine oil requirement .................151 Fuel level check ........................ 173
Engine oil...................................151
Draining the bilge water ...............155 Operation....................................... 175
Draining the bilge water on Driving your boat ......................... 175
land ........................................155 Getting to know your boat........ 175
Draining the bilge water on Learning to operate your
water ......................................156
boat........................................ 175
Starting the engines.................. 175
First-time operation ........................159 Stopping the engines................ 179
Engine break-in Leaving a dock ......................... 180
(AR210 / SX210)........................159 Turning the boat ....................... 180
Boating with passengers .......... 182
Engine break-in
Stopping the boat..................... 182
(except for AR210 / SX210).......159
Boarding from the water........... 183
Boarding from the bow............. 183
Pre-operation checks ...................160 Boarding from a dock or
Pre-operation checklist.............160 landing jetty ........................... 183
Pre-operation check points..........162 Docking..................................... 183
Beaching................................... 184
Pre-launch checks ....................162
Steering system checks............162 Anchoring ................................. 185
Remote control lever checks ....162 Crossing wakes and swells ...... 185
Throttle/shift paddle checks Post-operation checks ................ 186
(212SD / 212XD) ....................163
Fire extinguisher check.............163 Trailering........................................ 188
Access port cap check .............165 Trailering the boat........................ 188
Jet intake checks ......................165 Hitch ......................................... 188
Fuel system checks ..................165 Trailering checklist.................... 188
Engine oil level check................166 Backing your trailer................... 189
Battery check............................167 Launching ................................. 190
Bilge water check......................167 Loading..................................... 190
Drain plug check .......................167 Lifting........................................ 191
Blower switch check
(AR210 / SX210).....................168
Blower checks Care and storage .......................... 192
(except for AR210 / SX210) ...168 Post-operation care..................... 192
Navigation and anchor lights Flushing the cooling system..... 192
switch check Cleaning the boat ..................... 193
(AR210 / SX210).....................169 Basic stain guide ...................... 195
Navigation and anchor lights Battery care (AR210 / SX210)... 196
checks Battery care
(except for AR210 / SX210) ...170 (except for AR210 / SX210) ... 197