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Table of contents

Storing the bimini top in the Horn check ............................... 167
fully collapsed position ..........146 Engine shut-off cord (lanyard)
Trailering with the bimini top.....146 check ..................................... 167
Removing the bimini top...........147 Post-launch checks.................. 168
Installing the bimini top.............147 Engine shut-off switch check ... 168
Cooling water pilot outlet
Operation and handling check ..................................... 168
Fuel level check ........................ 169
requirements....................................148
Fuel requirement ..........................148
Operation......................................... 170
Fuel ...........................................148
Engine oil requirement .................149 Driving your boat ......................... 170
Getting to know your boat........ 170
Engine oil...................................149
Draining the bilge water ...............153 Learning to operate your
boat........................................ 170
Draining the bilge water on Starting the engines.................. 170
land ........................................153 Stopping the engines................ 174
Draining the bilge water on Leaving a dock ......................... 175
water ......................................154
Turning the boat ....................... 175
Boating with passengers .......... 177
First-time operation ........................156 Stopping the boat..................... 177
Engine break-in Boarding from the water........... 178
(AR220 / SX220)........................156 Boarding from the bow............. 178
Boarding from a dock or
Engine break-in
landing jetty ........................... 179
(except for AR220 / SX220).......156
Docking..................................... 179
Beaching................................... 180
Pre-operation checks ...................157 Anchoring ................................. 181
Pre-operation checklist.............157 Crossing wakes and swells ...... 181
Pre-operation check points..........158 Post-operation checks ................ 182
Pre-launch checks ....................158
Steering system checks............158 Trailering.......................................... 184
Remote control lever checks ....158 Trailering the boat........................ 184
Throttle/shift paddle checks Hitch ......................................... 184
(222SE / 222XD).....................159 Trailering checklist.................... 184
Fire extinguisher check.............159 Backing your trailer................... 185
Access port cap check .............161 Launching ................................. 186
Jet intake checks ......................161 Loading..................................... 186
Fuel system checks ..................161 Lifting........................................ 187
Engine oil level check................162
Battery check............................163
Bilge water check......................163 Care and storage............................ 188
Drain plug check .......................163 Post-operation care..................... 188
Blower check Flushing the cooling system..... 188
(AR220 / SX220).....................164 Cleaning the boat ..................... 189
Blower checks Basic stain guide ...................... 191
(except for AR220 / SX220) ...164 Chil Cool Technology vinyl
Navigation and anchor lights upholstery Cleaning & Care... 192
checks....................................165 Battery care .............................. 192