Carver 356 2004, Owner'S Manual

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NOTE: Small beads of moisture (condensation) can
form behind the glass bezel on some gauges. This does
not mean the gauge is defective. The Carver Limited
Warranty does not cover the replacement of gauges that
are cosmetically affected by condensation.
The gauges can be affected by static electricity that may
build up on their glass bezels. To help reduce the static
electricity and thus improve the gauges’ accuracy,
periodically wash the bezels with warm water and a
mild liquid detergent.
The helm controls allow you to engage the boat’s en-
gines, control the boat’s speed and engine RPMs, and
control the direction in which the boat is traveling.
Shift Levers
Two shift levers allow you to shift the engines from
neutral to forward or reverse. The shift levers are
located on the port side of the steering wheel. The
outboard lever controls the port engine and the inboard
lever controls the starboard engine. The engines can be
shifted independently to improve maneuverability in
tight quarters.
Do not shift into or out of gear while the engine speed
(as indicated by the tachometers) is above IDLE. Doing
so could result in serious damage to the engine's drive
train.
A neutral safety switch is incorporated into the linkage
of each shift lever. When properly adjusted, the safety
switch does not permit you to start an engine while it is
in gear.
Throttle Levers
Two throttles allow you to increase or decrease the
speed of the engines. The throttles are located on the
starboard side of the steering wheel. The inboard lever
controls the port engine and the outboard lever controls
the starboard engine. The levers are designed to allow
independent control of each engine’s speed.
Helm Controls
Shift and Throttle
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If you turn the ignition switch key
and the engine starter fails to
engage, it may be because the
neutral safety switch for that
engine is slightly out of adjust-
ment. If this happens, wiggle the
shift lever for that engine forward
and aft until the starter engages.