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Operation

Stopping the engines TIP:
WARNING The engines can also be stopped by pulling
the engine shut-off cord (lanyard).
Once the engines have stopped, you have
NO STEERING CONTROL over the boat.
(2) Push the “START/STOP” buttons.
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
low speed for a few minutes first.
To stop the engines (AR250 / SX250 / 252S):
(1) Return the remote control levers to the
neutral position.
(2) Turn the main switch keys to the off po- 1
sition. 1 “START/STOP” button

TIP:
The engines can also be stopped by pulling
HORN the engine shut-off cord (lanyard).
BILGE
(3) Turn the main switch key to the off posi-
tion.

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. (4) Remove the main switch key and the en-
gine shut-off cord (lanyard) if the boat will
To stop the engines (252SE / 252SD / 252XE be left unattended.
/ 255XE / 255XD):
(1) Return the remote control levers to the Leaving a dock
neutral position. Because boats steer from the stern, the stern
first moves in the direction opposite your de-
sired turn. It is especially important to under-
stand this characteristic when leaving a dock.

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