Boston Whaler 370 Outrage, Owner'S Manual

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3-10 370 Outrage
Section 3 • Systems & Components Overview & Operation
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• Make certain the gear shift/throttle control is
in the neutral position. (The engine will not
start if the control lever is in any other
position than NEUTRAL)
• Be sure the emergency stop switch (See
fi gure 1.14.1) is in the “RUN” position.
Starting the Engines
The master ignition key switches are located at the
bottom of the AC distribution panel (See fi g. 3.10.1)
behind an access door on the port wall of the cabin.
The switches must be turned on to activate the
system.
• Turn the master ignition key switches ON
(clockwise).
• Be sure the throttle
control levers are in
the NEUTRAL
position.
• Press START/STOP
b utton(s)for the
appropriate engine.
REFER TO THE ENGINE MANUFACTURER’S MANUAL
IN YOUR OWNER’S MANUAL PACKET FOR COMPLETE
INSTRUCTIONS AND WARRANTY.
Proper maintenance of this system will ensure worry-
free usage for the life of your boat. Steering system
integrity is imperative when engaging in recreational
water activities. Special care and attention must be
taken to ensure proper performance of the steering
system and should include the following:
• After the fi rst few hours of operation and at
regular intervals, check all fasteners and the
complete steering system for security and
integrity.
• Inspect for corrosion. Any part affected by
corrosion must be replaced.
• When replacing parts, self locking hardware
must be used.
• Check the fl uid level in the helm pump unit.
• Lubricate slides on the engine cylinders.
All steering systems whether mechanical or hydraulic
require regular inspections, periodic adjustment and
occasional replacement may be necessary.
Starting/Stopping the Engines
• Operator should know boating safety, safe
navigation, and boat operating procedures.
• Make sure that the lower unit of the engine
is in the water.
!
CAUTION
NEVER start or operate your engines (even
momentarily) without water circulating
through all the cooling water intake holes in the
gearcase to prevent damage to the water pump
(running dry) or overheating of the engine.
NOTICE
The gear shift/throttle control levers will not
allow engine starting if the control levers are
in any other position than NEUTRAL.
NOTICE
The engines CANNOT be started from this
location.
NEUTRAL
TROL
L
SYNC
TRANSFER
1 LEVEL
THROTTLE
ONL
Y
DOCK
TRIM
UP
DN
PORT MID STBD
START
STOP
START
STOP
START
STOP
ERCURY