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Operation

The stopping distance varies depending on
Maximum load:
gross weight, water surface conditions, and
Total weight of cargo, operator, and
wind direction. The stated straight-line stop-
passengers:
ping distance should be used for a reference.
1180 kg (2600 lb)
The boat slows down as soon as the remote
Total weight of operator and passen-
control levers are returned to idle but will
gers:
coast for a distance before fully stopping. If
998 kg (2200 lb)
you are not sure you can stop in time before
hitting an obstacle, apply throttle and turn in
Stopping the boat another direction.
1800 cc engine models
WARNING
AR250 / SX250 / 252S / 252SE
 Allow adequate stopping distance.
 Take early action to avoid collisions. Re-
member, boats do not have brakes.
 Operate defensively at safe speeds and 123 m (403 ft)
keep a safe distance away from people,
objects, and other boats to give you time
to stop.
 Do not shut the engines off when slow-
ing down in case you need engine power
to steer away from a boat or other ob-
stacle that comes into your path. 1900 cc engine models
 You will lose steering control if you com- AR250 / SX250 / 252S / 252SE / 252SD
pletely pull the remote control levers
back to idle. You need throttle to steer.
 Do not use the reverse function to slow
down or stop the boat from planing 138 m (453 ft)
speed as it could cause you to lose con-
trol, be ejected, or impact the steering
wheel or other parts of the boat. This
could increase the risk of serious injury.
The boat is not equipped with a separate
braking system. It is stopped by water resis-
tance after the remote control levers are Boarding from the water
moved back to idle. The stopping distance is
different depending on the model. WARNING
1800 cc engine models: To avoid severe injury or death, do not
123 m (403 ft) board from the rear, use swim platform, or
1900 cc engine models: swim behind boat if the engines are run-
138 m (453 ft) ning.

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