Boston Whaler 235 Conquest, Manual

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235 Conquest
Section 2 • General Information
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Ignition Shutdown Switch
The 235 Conquest is equipped with an ignition shutdown
safety switch located on the gear shift/throttle control,
starboard of the helm. The ignition shut down safety
switch incorporates a shut-off switch, switch clip, lanyard
and lanyard clip, which is clipped to the operator. If an
emergency arises where the engine must be shut down,
a pull on the cord to release the clip from the shut-off
will shut down the engine. This switch is designed to
shut the engine off when the operator of the boat leaves
the control station, either accidentally by falling into the
Wear your lanyard at all times while operating
the boat. It is for emergency stopping only. Do
not use it to shut off the engine during normal
operation. The lanyard should be long enough
to prevent inadvertent activation.
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CAUTION
GEAR SHIFT/THROTTLE
CONTROL
IGNITION SHUT-DOWN
SWITCH
IGNITION SHUT-DOWN
SWITCH CLIP,
(ATTACHED TO SWITCH)
LANYARD
IGNITION SHUT-DOWN
SWITCH CLIP,
(ATTACH TO OPERATOR)
Ignition Shutdown Safety Switch
Fig. 2.18.1
boat, or by being ejected overboard. This would most
likely occur as a result of poor operating practices. This
switch only works when properly used.The decision of
whether to use an ignition safety switch or not rests with
you, the owner/operator.
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Power Trim Switch
Fig. 2.18.2
POWER TRIM
SWITCH
The power trim & tilt system located on the gear shift/
throttle lever (figure 2.17.1) allows you to raise and lower
the engine for optimum performance in the water and
for trailering, launching and beaching. The switch is a
momentary switch; which means that constant pressure
must be applied to the switch during the raising and
lowering cycle. This also allows for ideal boat angle (in
relation to the water surface) for a given load and water
condition. In most cases, best all-round performance is
obtained with the engine adjusted so that the boat will
run at a 3° to 5° angle to the water.
Power Trim Operation
NOTICE
Boats can be operated in a manner and speeds
resulting in trim angles that cause visibility to
be obscurred. Motor trim, hull trim plane and
speed are factors that affect a boat’s trim angle.
REFER TO THE ENGINE MANUFACTURER’S MANUAL
IN YOUR OWNER’S MANUAL PACKET FOR
COMPLETE INSTRUCTIONS, INFORMATION AND
WARRANTY.