Trouble recovery
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TIP:
The rear platform hatch has interlocks to shut
off the engines should the hatch be acciden-
tally opened during operation. The engines
will not restart unless the hatch is closed and
latched.
Jump-starting
WARNING
Severe injury or death may result if you ig-
nore any of the following:
If the blowers will not operate, ventilate
the engine compartment by opening the
engine hood for several minutes before
attempting a jump-start.
Do not connect the negative (–) jumper
cable to the negative (–) terminal of the
dead battery. Sparks could ignite bat-
tery or fuel vapors, which could cause
an explosion.
If the boat battery runs down, the engines
can be started in an emergency using a 12-
volt booster battery and jumper cables.
To connect the jumper cables:
(1) Connect the positive (+) terminal of the
dead battery to the positive (+) terminal
of the booster battery with the positive
(+) jumper cable.
(2) Connect one end of the negative (–)
jumper cable to the negative (–) terminal
of the booster battery.
(3) Connect the other end of the negative (–)
jumper cable to an engine hanger.
NOTICE:
Be sure all connections are
secure and correct before attempting
to start the engine. Any wrong con-
nection may damage the electrical
system.
AR210 / SX210
1
Negative (–) jumper cable
2
Positive (+) jumper cable
3
Engine hanger
4
Booster battery
5
Starter battery
212X / 212S / 212
1
Negative (–) jumper cable
2
Positive (+) jumper cable
3
Engine hanger
4
Booster battery
5
Starter battery
(4) Start the engine, and then disconnect the
jumper cables by reversing the above
steps.
NOTICE:
Do not turn the main
switch key for more than 5 seconds. If
the engine does not start in 5 seconds,
release the main switch key and try
again after 15 seconds. Continuous
cranking for more than 5 seconds will
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