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Operation

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1 “START/STOP” button 1 “START/STOP” button

On this boat, the engines are connected di- TIP:
rectly to the drive units. Starting either engine The engines can also be stopped by pulling
generates some thrust immediately. Only the engine shut-off cord (lanyard).
enough throttle should be applied to keep the (3) Turn the main switch key to the off posi-
engine at a fast enough idle to stay running. tion.
TIP:
Immediately after starting the engines, the
engine speed will not increase even if you ap-
ply the throttle. To increase the engine speed
after starting the engines, wait a few seconds
before applying the throttle.

Stopping the engines
WARNING
Once the engines have stopped, you have
(4) Remove the main switch key and the en-
NO STEERING CONTROL over the boat.
gine shut-off cord (lanyard) if the boat will
You could collide with another boat, a
be left unattended.
dock, or other obstacle.
Stopping the engines immediately after oper- Leaving a dock
ating at high engine speeds is not recom- Because boats steer from the stern, the stern
mended. Let the engines cool off at idle or first moves in the direction opposite your de-
low speed for a few minutes first. sired turn. It is especially important to under-
To stop the engines: stand this characteristic when leaving a dock.
(1) Return the remote control levers to the If you move the remote control levers to the
neutral position. forward position and simply turn the steering
(2) Push the “START/STOP” buttons. wheel to steer the bow away from the dock,
as you would when driving a car out of a

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