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Table of contents

Engine break-in Anchoring ................................. 175
(255XE / 255XD)........................150 Crossing wakes and swells ...... 176
Post-operation checks ................ 177
Pre-operation checks ...................151
Trailering........................................ 179
Pre-operation checklist.............151
Pre-operation check points..........152 Trailering the boat........................ 179
Pre-launch checks ....................152 Hitch ......................................... 179
Steering system checks............152 Trailering checklist.................... 179
Remote control lever checks ....152 Backing your trailer................... 180
Throttle/shift paddle checks Launching ................................. 181
(252SD / 255XD) ....................153 Loading..................................... 181
Fire extinguisher check.............154 Lifting........................................ 182
Access port cap check .............156
Jet intake checks ......................156 Care and storage .......................... 183
Fuel system checks ..................156 Post-operation care..................... 183
Engine oil level check................157 Flushing the cooling system..... 183
Battery check............................158 Cleaning the boat ..................... 184
Bilge water check......................158 Basic stain guide ...................... 186
Drain plug check .......................158 Chil Cool Technology vinyl
Blower checks...........................159 upholstery Cleaning & Care... 187
Navigation and anchor lights Battery care .............................. 187
checks....................................160 Long-term storage....................... 188
Horn check................................161
Engine shut-off cord (lanyard) Fuel system............................... 188
check .....................................162 Lubrication................................ 188
Post-launch checks ..................162 Grease points ........................... 188
Engine shut-off switch check....163
Cooling water pilot outlet Maintenance.................................. 191
check .....................................163 Maintenance ................................ 191
Fuel level check ........................164 Owner’s/operator’s manual ...... 191
Removing and installing the
Operation .......................................165 engine covers ........................ 191
Driving your boat..........................165 Periodic maintenance chart...... 193
Getting to know your boat ........165
Learning to operate your Specifications ................................. 196
boat........................................165 Specifications (1800 cc engine
Starting the engines..................165 models [3-star])......................... 196
Stopping the engines................169 Specifications (1800 cc engine
Leaving a dock..........................169
Turning the boat........................170 models [4-star])......................... 198
Boating with passengers ..........171 Specifications (1900 cc engine
Stopping the boat .....................172 models) ..................................... 201
Boarding from the water ...........173
Boarding from the bow .............173 Trouble recovery............................. 204
Boarding from a dock or
landing jetty............................173 Troubleshooting........................... 204
Docking.....................................173 Troubleshooting chart............... 204
Beaching ...................................175 Emergency procedures ............... 207