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Control function operation

Main switch (252SE / 252SD / 252XE /
255XE / 255XD)
The main switch controls the ignition circuit
as follows:
ON
OFF

1
1
1 “START/STOP” button

TIP:
 The engine will not start when the clip is re-
1 Main switch moved from the engine shut-off switch.
 The main switch will not operate (the starter
OFF: motor will not turn over) if the “START”
Ignition circuit is switched off. The engines switch on the battery switch assembly is
cannot be started. (The main switch key can turned to the OFF position. (See page 41
be removed.) for more information.)
ON:
Ignition circuit is switched on. (The main Remote control levers
switch key cannot be removed.)
WARNING

“START/STOP” buttons  Before shifting, make sure there are no
(252SE / 252SD / 252XE / 255XE / swimmers or obstacles in the water
255XD) near you.
The engines can be started or stopped by  When operating in reverse, go slowly.
pushing the “START/STOP” buttons. It is Do not open the throttle more than half.
possible to start or stop the engines individu- Otherwise, the boat may become unsta-
ally. ble, which could result in loss of control
 PORT: Port engine and an accident.
 STBD: Starboard engine  Do not shift into reverse while traveling
at planing speeds. Loss of control, boat
swamping, or damage to the boat could
occur.
The remote control lever for each engine con-
trols both throttle and shifting. In normal op-
eration, the levers are moved together.
Moving the remote control levers forward
from the neutral position shifts into the for-

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