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Table of contents

Trailering with the bimini top.....144 Engine shut-off cord (lanyard)
Removing the bimini top...........145 check ..................................... 165
Installing the bimini top.............145 Post-launch checks.................. 166
Engine shut-off switch check ... 166
Operation and handling Cooling water pilot outlet
check ..................................... 166
requirements....................................146
Fuel level check ........................ 167
Fuel requirement ..........................146
Fuel ...........................................146 Operation......................................... 168
Engine oil requirement .................147
Driving your boat ......................... 168
Engine oil...................................147
Draining the bilge water ...............151 Getting to know your boat........ 168
Learning to operate your
Draining the bilge water on boat........................................ 168
land ........................................151 Starting the engines.................. 168
Draining the bilge water on Stopping the engines................ 172
water ......................................151
Leaving a dock ......................... 173
Turning the boat ....................... 173
First-time operation ........................154 Boating with passengers .......... 175
Engine break-in Stopping the boat..................... 175
(AR220 / SX220)........................154 Boarding from the water........... 176
Boarding from the bow............. 176
Engine break-in
Boarding from a dock or
(except for AR220 / SX220).......154
landing jetty ........................... 176
Docking..................................... 176
Pre-operation checks ...................155 Beaching................................... 178
Pre-operation checklist.............155 Anchoring ................................. 178
Pre-operation check points..........156 Crossing wakes and swells ...... 179
Post-operation checks ................ 180
Pre-launch checks ....................156
Steering system checks............156
Remote control lever checks ....156 Trailering.......................................... 182
Throttle/shift paddle checks Trailering the boat........................ 182
(222SE / 222XD).....................157 Hitch ......................................... 182
Fire extinguisher check.............157 Trailering checklist.................... 182
Access port cap check .............159 Backing your trailer................... 183
Jet intake checks ......................159 Launching ................................. 184
Fuel system checks ..................159 Loading..................................... 184
Engine oil level check................160 Lifting........................................ 185
Battery check............................161
Bilge water check......................161
Drain plug check .......................161 Care and storage............................ 186
Blower check Post-operation care..................... 186
(AR220 / SX220).....................162 Flushing the cooling system..... 186
Blower checks Cleaning the boat ..................... 187
(except for AR220 / SX220) ...162 Basic stain guide ...................... 189
Navigation and anchor lights Battery care .............................. 190
checks....................................163 Long-term storage....................... 191
Horn check................................165 Fuel system............................... 191
Lubrication................................ 191