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Operation

 Do not shut the engines off when slow- 220 FSH SPORT
ing down in case you need engine power
to steer away from a boat or other ob- 108 m (354 ft)
stacle that comes into your path.
 You will lose steering control if you com-
pletely pull the remote control levers
back to idle. You need throttle to steer.
 Do not use the reverse function to slow
down or stop the boat from planing
speed as it could cause you to lose con-
trol, be ejected, or impact the steering
wheel or other parts of the boat. This 222 FSH SPORT / 222 FSH SPORT E
could increase the risk of serious injury.

The boat is not equipped with a separate 124 m (406 ft)
braking system. It is stopped by water resis-
tance after the remote control levers are
moved back to idle. From full speed, the boat
stops in approximately 108 m (354 ft) for the
220 FSH SPORT or 124 m (406 ft) for the
222 FSH SPORT / 222 FSH SPORT E after
the remote control levers are moved back to
idle. The stopping distance varies depending
on gross weight, water surface conditions,
Boarding from the water
and wind direction. The stated straight-line
stopping distance should be used for a refer- WARNING
ence. The boat slows down as soon as the To avoid severe injury or death, do not
remote control levers are returned to idle but board from the rear, use swim platform, or
will coast for a distance before fully stopping. swim behind boat if the engines are run-
If you are not sure you can stop in time before ning.
hitting an obstacle, apply throttle and turn in  Severe internal injuries can occur if wa-
another direction. ter is forced into body cavities as a re-
sult of being near the jet thrust nozzles.
 Exhaust gases coming from underneath
the swim platform contain carbon mon-
oxide, a colorless, odorless gas which
may cause brain damage or death when
inhaled. Symptoms include nausea, diz-
ziness, and drowsiness.
(1) Be sure the engines are off, and then
move to the stern of the boat.

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