CENTURY BOATS OWNER’S MANUAL – GENERAL INFORMATION MODEL YEAR 2017
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II.
Basic Operation
1.
Introduction
This section will briefly cover the basics of operating your boat. The controls are explained in more detail in the
Control, Engine and Steering systems operator’s manuals included in the Owner’s Information Packet furnished with
your boat.
2.
Shift/Throttle
The shift/throttle is the unit that controls the neutral, forward and reverse direction of the engine. The shift throttle
also acts as the “gas pedal” and controls the speed of the boat.
Moving the control forward increases speed, neutral is the center position and moving the control to the rear puts
the boat in reverse. Consult the engine and shift/throttle operator’s manuals for more detailed information
concerning operation of this unit in conjunction with the engine.
3.
Safety Stop Switch and Lanyard
The Safety Stop Switch can only be effective when it is in good working condition. Observe the following:
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Never remove or modify the Safety Stop Switch and/or lanyard.
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The lanyard must always be free of entanglements that could hinder its operation.
Once a month, check the switch for proper operation. With engine running, pull the lanyard. If the engine does not
sleep, see your DEALER for replacement of the switch.
Do not shift too quickly from forward to reverse. Stay in
neutral or idle position until the boat has lost most of its
headway before completing the shift to reverse.
Attach the Safety Stop Switch lanyard to your clothing
before starting the engine. This will prevent the boat from
becoming a runaway if you are accidentally thrown from
the boat.