Operation
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NOTICE
Never turn the main switch keys to the
start position while the engines are run-
ning. The starter mechanisms 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 have 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.
TIP:
The engines can also be stopped by pulling
the engine shut-off cord (lanyard).
(3) Remove the main switch keys and the
engine shut-off cord (lanyard) if the boat
will be left unattended.
Leaving a dock
Because boats steer from the stern, the stern
first moves in the direction opposite your de-
sired turn. It is especially important to under-
stand this characteristic when leaving a dock.
If you move the remote control levers to the
forward position and simply turn the steering
wheel to steer the bow away from the dock,
as you would when driving a car out of a
parking space, you will drive the stern of the
boat into the dock.
The following steps are basic maneuvering
techniques which can be used in most cir-
cumstances:
(1) With the engines idling and the bow still
moored to the dock, turn the steering
wheel toward the dock. Moving the re-
mote control levers into the TDE position
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