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Operation

NOTICE
 Never turn the main switch keys to the
start position while the engines are run-
ning. The starter mechanism could be
damaged.
 If the starter motors are engaged con-
tinuously for more than 5 seconds, the
start battery will become quickly dis-
charged and it will be impossible to start 1
the engines. The starter motors may
1 “START/STOP” button
also be damaged if they are engaged
continuously for more than 5 seconds.
On this boat, the engines are connected di-
(7) 222 FSH SPORT E: Turn the main switch rectly to the drive units. Starting either engine
key to the on position. generates some thrust immediately. Only
enough throttle should be applied to keep the
engine at a fast enough idle to stay running.
Stopping the engines

WARNING
Once the engines has stopped, you have
NO STEERING CONTROL over the boat.
You could collide with another boat, a
dock, or other obstacle.

(8) 222 FSH SPORT E: Push the Stopping the engines immediately after oper-
“START/STOP” buttons and release ating at high engine speeds is not recom-
them when the engines start. If the en- mended. Let the engines cool off at idle or
gines do not start after 5 seconds of low speed for a few minutes first.
cranking, release the buttons. Wait at To stop the engines (220 FSH SPORT /
least 15 seconds before trying to start 222 FSH SPORT):
the engines again. NOTICE: If the start- (1) Return the remote control levers to the
er motors are engaged continuously neutral position.
for more than 5 seconds, the start bat-
tery will become quickly discharged
and it will be impossible to start the
engines. The starter motors may also
be damaged if they are engaged con-
tinuously for more than 5 seconds.

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