Operation
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continue to run and cause an acci-
dent.
1
Engine shut-off switch
2
Clip
3
Engine shut-off cord (lanyard)
TIP:
The engines will not start when the clip is re-
moved from the engine shut-off switch. The
starter motors will turn over without the cord
attached.
(5) Put the remote control levers in the neu-
tral position. The starter motors will not
operate unless the remote control levers
are in neutral.
(6) Turn the main switch keys to the start po-
sition and release it when the engines
start. If the engines do not start after
5 seconds of cranking, release the keys.
Wait at least 15 seconds before trying to
start the engines again.
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
battery will become quickly discharged
and it will be impossible to start the en-
gines. The starter motors may also be
damaged if they are engaged continu-
ously for more than 5 seconds.
On this boat, the engines are connected di-
rectly to the drive units. Starting either engine
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.
Stopping the engines immediately after oper-
ating at high engine speeds is not recom-
mended. Let the engines cool off at idle or
low speed for a few minutes first.
To stop the engines:
(1) Return the remote control levers to the
neutral position.
(2) Turn the main switch keys to the off po-
sition.
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