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Operation

1800 cc engine models (4-star) inhaled. Symptoms include nausea, diz-
AR250 / SX250 / 252S / 252SE / 252XE ziness, and drowsiness.
(1) Be sure the engines are off, and then
move to the stern of the boat.
123 m (403 ft) (2) Pull out the stern ladder and climb up
onto the swim platform. (See page 125
for information on the stern ladder.)

1900 cc engine models
AR250 / SX250 / 252S / 252SE / 252SD /
252XE

138 m (453 ft) (3) Return the stern ladder to the stowed po-
sition, and then sit in one of the seats
provided.

Boarding from the bow
A bow ladder is available when boarding from
the bow of the boat is desired, when the boat
is beached. (See page 124 for bow ladder us-
Boarding from the water ing procedures.)
WARNING
Boarding from a dock or landing jetty
To avoid severe injury or death, do not
(1) Board the boat from the side. One per-
board from the rear, use swim platform, or
son should board at a time by stepping
swim behind boat if the engines are run-
into the boat. Never jump in. Avoid step-
ning.
ping on slick gelcoat surfaces on the
 Severe internal injuries can occur if wa-
boat’s gunwales, especially if wet.
ter is forced into body cavities as a re-
(2) Sit in one of the seats provided and put
sult of being near the jet thrust nozzles.
both feet on the deck.
 Exhaust gases coming from underneath
the swim platform contain carbon mon-
Docking
oxide, a colorless, odorless gas which
(1) Make sure no obstructions, boats, or
may cause brain damage or death when
swimmers are close to the boat. Come to
a stop before you reach the dock.
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