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Pre-operation checks

Pre-operation check points erwise, the engines could overheat and/or
Pre-launch checks seize.
Perform the pre-launch checks in the pre-op-
eration checklist while the boat is on land.

Steering system checks
Make sure the steering wheel is not loose.
There should not be any free play, either in-
and-out or in rotation. Turn the steering wheel
fully to the right and left to make sure opera- 1
1
tion is smooth and unrestricted throughout 2
the whole range.
1 Jet thrust nozzle
2 Articulating keel (except for 252SD / 255XD)

Remote control lever checks
WARNING
Do not touch the shift gates while the re-
mote control levers are being operated,
1 otherwise, you could be pinched.

Operate the remote control levers several
1 Steering wheel times to make sure that operation is smooth
throughout the whole range.
Make sure both jet thrust nozzles change di-
rections as the steering wheel is turned. The
jet thrust nozzles should point to starboard
(right) when the wheel is turned to the right.
The jet thrust nozzles should point to port
(left) when the wheel is turned to the left.
There should not be free play between the
steering wheel and the jet thrust nozzles.
Except for 252SD / 255XD: In addition, check
that the direction of the articulating keel
changes according to the movement of the
jet thrust nozzles.
252SD / 255XD: Start the engines, and then
check the steering system. NOTICE: Do not
run the engines over 4000 r/min on land.
Also, do not run the engines for more than
15 seconds without supplying water, oth-

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