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Operation

Stopping the engines
WARNING

Once the engines has stopped, you have
NO STEERING CONTROL over the boat.
You could collide with another boat, a
dock, or other obstacle.
Stopping the engines immediately after oper-
ating at high engine speeds is not recom-
mended. Let the engines cool off at idle or
(8) 255 FSH SPORT E / 255 FSH SPORT H: low speed for a few minutes first.
Push the “START/STOP” buttons and re- To stop the engines (252 FSH SPORT):
lease them when the engines start. If the (1) Return the remote control levers to the
engines do not start after 5 seconds of neutral position.
cranking, release the buttons. Wait at (2) Turn the main switch keys to the off po-
least 15 seconds before trying to start sition.
the engines again. NOTICE: If the start-
er motors are engaged continuously
for more than 5 seconds, the start bat-
tery will become quickly discharged
and it will be impossible to start the
engines. The starter motors may also
be damaged if they are engaged con-
tinuously for more than 5 seconds.

TIP:
The engines can also be stopped by pulling
the engine shut-off cord (lanyard).
(3) Remove the main switch keys and the
engine shut-off cord (lanyard) if the boat
will be left unattended.
1
To stop the engines (255 FSH SPORT E / 255
1 “START/STOP” button FSH SPORT H):
(1) Return the remote control levers to the
On this boat, the engines are connected di-
neutral position.
rectly to the drive units. Starting either engine
(2) Push the “START/STOP” buttons.
generates some thrust immediately. Only
enough throttle should be applied to keep the
engine at a fast enough idle to stay running.

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