Section 4 - Electrical System
240 Outrage-Owners Manual
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The 240 Outrage is equipped with a single outboard
engine. It can also be equipped with dual engines for
propulsion.
The 240 Outrage engine(s) starting procedure is as
follows:
Make certain that the lower unit(s)of the
engine(s) are in the water.
Insert the key(s) into Ignition switch(es), (located
on the aft wall of the console cabin).
Turn key(s) clockwise.
Note: Turning the keyswitches on from this loca-
tion will not start the engines.
There are switches on the helm instrument panel
marked Ignition(for single engine applications)
and Port Ignition & Starboard Ignition, (for-
dual engine applications). The upper section of
the switches will need to be pushed forward.
There is a momentary switch located to the right
of the ignition switch marked Start, (for dual
engine applications the switch will be designated
Port Start & Starboard Start).
Pressing these switches will start the engine the
switch has been designated for.
Shutting down the engines requires just pushing
lower portion of the Port Ignition & Starboard
Ignition switches forward.
Engine Starting Procedure
The gear shift /throttle control will not allow engine start-
ing if the control levers are in any other position than
NEUTRAL. Check the levers for neutral position be-
fore starting the engines.
NOTICE
Profile view of the Port/Starboard Ignition button.
Push here to
START engine
Push here to
STOP engine
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Ignition Shutdown Switch
The 240 Outrage is equipped with an ignition shut-
down safety switch. It is located below the steering
wheel. The ignition shut down safety switch incor-
porates 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 boat, or by be-
ing 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.
It is advised that you 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 op-
eration. The lanyard should be long enough to prevent
inadvertent activation.
CAUTION
Ignition Shut-down
Switch
IgnitionShut-down
Switch Plate
Lanyard
(The lanyard shown in
this view is shorter than
actual, and is for reference
only).
Ignition Shut-down
Switch Clip, (attaches to switch)
Ignition Shut-down
Switch Clip,(attaches to you)
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