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Operation

continue to run and cause an acci- NOTICE
dent.
 Never turn the main switch keys to the
start position while the engines are run-
1 ning. The starter mechanism could be
damaged.
2  If the starter motors are engaged con-
tinuously for more than 5 seconds, the
battery will become quickly discharged
and it will be impossible to start the en-
3 gines. The starter motors may also be
damaged if they are engaged continu-
ously for more than 5 seconds.
1 Engine shut-off switch
2 Clip On this boat, the engines are connected di-
3 Engine shut-off cord (lanyard) rectly to the drive units. Starting either engine
generates some thrust immediately. Only
TIP:
enough throttle should be applied to keep the
The engines will not start when the clip is re-
engine at a fast enough idle to stay running.
moved from the engine shut-off switch. The
starter motors will turn over without the cord
Stopping the engines
attached.
WARNING
(5) Put the remote control levers in the neu-
tral position. The starter motors will not Once the engines has stopped, you have
operate unless the remote control levers NO STEERING CONTROL over the boat.
are in neutral. You could collide with another boat, a
(6) Turn the main switch keys to the start po- dock, or other obstacle.
sition and release it when the engines
Stopping the engines immediately after oper-
start. If the engines do not start after
ating at high engine speeds is not recom-
5 seconds of cranking, release the keys.
mended. Let the engines cool off at idle or
Wait at least 15 seconds before trying to
low speed for a few minutes first.
start the engines again.
To stop the engines:
(1) Return the remote control levers to the
neutral position.
(2) Turn the main switch keys to the off po-
sition.

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