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Operation

lease them when the engines start. If the (8) 252SE / 252XE / 252SD: Push the
engines do not start after 5 seconds of “START/STOP” buttons and release
cranking, release the keys. Wait at least them when the engines start. If the en-
15 seconds before trying to start the en- gines do not start after 5 seconds of
gines again. cranking, release the buttons. Wait at
least 15 seconds before trying to start
the engines again. NOTICE: If the start-
er motors are engaged continuously
for more than 5 seconds, the start bat-
HORN
BILGE
tery will become quickly discharged
and it will be impossible to start the
engines. The starter motors may also
be damaged if they are engaged con-
tinuously for more than 5 seconds.

NOTICE
 Never turn the main switch keys to the
start position while the engines are run-
ning. The starter mechanisms could be
damaged.
 If the starter motors are engaged con-
tinuously for more than 5 seconds, the
1
start battery will become quickly dis-
charged and it will be impossible to start 1 “START/STOP” button
the engines. The starter motors may
also be damaged if they are engaged On this boat, the engines are connected di-
continuously for more than 5 seconds. rectly to the drive units. Starting either engine
generates some thrust immediately. Only
(7) 252SE / 252XE / 252SD: Turn the main
enough throttle should be applied to keep the
switch key to the on position.
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-
ating at high engine speeds is not recom-

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