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Safety information
Operational requirements Attach the engine shut-off cord (lanyard) to
The operator and all passengers must wear the PFD and keep it free from the steering
a U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) approved per- wheel or other controls so that the engines
sonal flotation device (PFD). stop if the operator accidentally leaves the
helm. Failure to attach the engine shut-off
1 cord (lanyard) could result in a runaway
boat if the operator is ejected.
After operation, remove the engine shut-off
cord (lanyard) and the main switch keys to
avoid accidental starting or unauthorized
use by children or others.
AR250 / SX250 / 252S
1 PFD 1
Eye protection is recommended to keep
wind, water, and glare from the sun out of 2
your eyes while you operate your boat. Re-
straining straps for eyewear are made
which are designed to float should your
eyewear fall in the water.
Never operate the boat after consuming al-
cohol or taking drugs. 1 Engine shut-off switch
2 Engine shut-off cord (lanyard)
For reasons of safety and proper care of
the boat, always perform the pre-operation
252SE / 252XE / 255XE
checks listed on page 146 before operating
the boat.
Passengers must always sit in a designat-
ed seating area, place feet on the deck, 2
and hold on to the handgrips, handrails, or
straps when the boat is in motion.
Always consult your doctor on whether it is 1
safe for you to ride in this boat if you are
pregnant or in poor health.
Do not attempt to modify this boat.
Modifications to your boat may reduce
1 Engine shut-off switch
safety and reliability, and render the boat
2 Engine shut-off cord (lanyard)
unsafe or illegal to use.
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