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Control function operation

Main switches
1 2 (AR250 / SX250 / 252S)
There is a main switch for each engine.
The main switch controls the ignition and
electrical circuits as follows:

OFF START
ON

HORN
BILGE
1 ON position (green)
2 OFF position (red)
1 2
In normal operation, keep the “START” and
“HOUSE” switches in the ON position. Keep
the “EMERG PARALLEL” switch in the OFF 1 Main switch (port engine)
position. This setting allows both batteries to 2 Main switch (starboard engine)
be charged automatically while the engines
are running. NOTICE: Do not turn the OFF:
“HOUSE” switch to the OFF position if the Ignition circuit is switched off. The engine
boat is moored in the water as it will pre- cannot be started, but other switches will op-
vent the anchor light from functioning. erate. (The main switch key can be removed.)
If the start battery is discharged, turn the ON:
“EMERG PARALLEL” switch to the ON posi- Ignition circuit is switched on. (The main
tion to start the engines. Once the engines switch key cannot be removed.)
are started or the start battery is charged, START:
turn the “EMERG PARALLEL” switch to the The starter motor will turn to start the engine.
OFF position. (When the main switch key is released, it re-
turns automatically to “ON”.)
TIP:
 The engine will not start when the clip is re-
moved from the engine shut-off switch.
The starter motor will turn over without the
cord attached.
 The main switch will not operate (the starter
motor will not turn over) if the “START”
switch on the battery switch assembly is
turned to the OFF position. (See page 41
for more information.)

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