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Operation

(8) 255 FSH SPORT E: Push the mended. Let the engines cool off at idle or
“START/STOP” buttons and release low speed for a few minutes first.
them when the engines start. If the en- To stop the engines (252 FSH SPORT):
gines do not start after 5 seconds of (1) Return the remote control levers to the
cranking, release the buttons. Wait at neutral position.
least 15 seconds before trying to start (2) Turn the main switch keys to the off po-
the engines again. NOTICE: If the start- sition.
er motors are engaged continuously
for more than 5 seconds, the start bat-
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.

TIP:
The engines can also be stopped by pulling
the engine shut-off cord (lanyard).
(3) Remove the main switch keys and the
engine shut-off cord (lanyard) if the boat
1 will be left unattended.
1 “START/STOP” button To stop the engines (255 FSH SPORT E):
(1) Return the remote control levers to the
On this boat, the engines are connected di-
neutral position.
rectly to the drive units. Starting either engine
(2) Push the “START/STOP” buttons.
generates some thrust immediately. Only
enough throttle should be applied to keep the
engine at a fast enough idle to stay running.

Stopping the engines
WARNING
Once the engines has stopped, you have
NO STEERING CONTROL over the boat.
You could collide with another boat, a
1
dock, or other obstacle.
1 “START/STOP” button
Stopping the engines immediately after oper-
ating at high engine speeds is not recom-

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