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Control function operation

Boat control functions AR250 / SX250 / 252S
Engine shut-off switch
WARNING
 Always attach the engine shut-off cord 1
(lanyard) to your PFD before starting the
engines. Failure to attach the cord could
result in a runaway boat if the operator is 2
ejected.
 Do not attach the cord to clothing that 3
could tear loose. Do not route the cord
in such a way that it could become en- 1 Engine shut-off switch
tangled, preventing it from functioning. 2 Clip
 Avoid accidentally pulling the cord dur- 3 Engine shut-off cord (lanyard)
ing normal operation. Once the engines
252SE / 252XE / 255XE
have stopped, you have no steering con-
trol of the boat which could result in an
accident. Also, without engine power,
the boat could slow rapidly from planing 1
speed. This could cause people and ob-
jects in the boat to be thrown forward,
which could cause injury. 2
The clip on the end of the engine shut-off
cord (lanyard) must be attached to the engine 3
shut-off switch for the engines to run. The
cord must be attached to a secure place on 1 Engine shut-off switch
the operator’s PFD. Should the operator fall 2 Clip
overboard or leave the helm, the cord will pull 3 Engine shut-off cord (lanyard)
out the clip, stopping the ignition to the both
engines. This will prevent the boat from run- Batteries and battery switches
ning away under power. Except for 255XE: The batteries are located in
the engine compartment.
255XE: The batteries and switch assembly
are located under the rear port seat.
This boat uses two marine batteries. One bat-
tery is designated as the start battery. The
start battery is connected to the starter cir-
cuits on both engines to provide current for
the starter motors.
The other battery is designated as the house
battery. The house battery provides power

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