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Operation

lease them when the engines start. If the (8) 252SE / 252SD / 252XE / 255XE / 255XD:
engines do not start after 5 seconds of Push the “START/STOP” buttons and re-
cranking, release the keys. Wait at least lease them when the engines start. If the
15 seconds before trying to start the en- engines do not start after 5 seconds of
gines again. cranking, release the buttons. Wait at
least 15 seconds before trying to start
the engines again. NOTICE: If the start-
er motors are engaged continuously
for more than 5 seconds, the start bat-
HORN
BILGE
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.

NOTICE
 Never turn the main switch keys to the
start position while the engines are run-
ning. The starter mechanisms could be
damaged.
 If the starter motors are engaged con-
tinuously for more than 5 seconds, the
1
start battery will become quickly dis-
charged and it will be impossible to start 1 “START/STOP” button
the engines. The starter motors may
also be damaged if they are engaged On this boat, the engines are connected di-
continuously for more than 5 seconds. rectly to the drive units. Starting either engine
generates some thrust immediately. Only
(7) 252SE / 252SD / 252XE / 255XE / 255XD:
enough throttle should be applied to keep the
Turn the main switch key to the on posi-
engine at a fast enough idle to stay running.
tion.
TIP:
Immediately after starting the engines, the
engine speed will not increase even if you ap-
ply the throttle. To increase the engine speed
after starting the engines, wait a few seconds
before applying the throttle.

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