Centurion Fi21, Owner'S Manual

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Section 8
8-16
• Never operate your boat if the engine emergency stop switch does not work.
WARNING!
Removing the engine stop switch and/or the lanyard can
cause loss of control. See Safety Precautions in the Safety Section of this
manual for more details.
Neutral Start Safety Switch (Start in Gear
Prevention)
The neutral start safety switch provides start-in-gear prevention. The switch
controls power to the engine starter circuit of the ignition switch. The engine gear
shift control lever must be in the NEUTRAL position to allow the ignition switch to
activate the engine starter. This safety device will prevent the boat’s engine from
starting if the engine is in gear.
Navigation Lights Switch
The navigation lights switch is an ON/OFF push button on the left dash panel. The
ANCHOR position is used when your boat is at rest after dark in open waterways.
In this position only will the 360° tower light or pole light will be illuminated. When
your boat is under way between sunset and sunrise, the switch must be placed in
the NAVIGATION position. This will activate both the 360° tower and/or pole light,
but also the bow red/green running lights.
NOTE: Boats not equipped with towers
are not equipped with international lighting for use in coastal waters.
Never operate the boat between sunset and sunrise using only the stern light. Use
all navigational lights when operating under way between sunset and sunrise. For
additional information, see
Navigational Lights & Night Operation on page 7-2 .
Blower Switch
The blower switch is used to activate the engine compartment blower. When in the
ON position the blower will help to eliminate any fumes from the engine
compartment.
WARNING!
Gasoline vapors can explode. Before starting the
engine, operate the blower for four minutes and check the engine
compartment for gasoline leaks and vapors. Always run the blower below
cruising speed.
Bilge Pump Switch
The bilge pump switch is used to activate the bilge pump. When in the ON position
the bilge pump is activated to pump out any excess water in the bilge area. The
bilge pump also has a float switch that automatically turns on when the water level
rises approximately 1.5 in. or more in the bilge area.
Horn Switch
The horn switch controls power ON/OFF to sound the horn.