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STARTING ENGINES
Please refer to the propulsion unit operator’s manual for starting procedure information.
OPERATE THE BLOWER FOR AT LEAST FOUR MINUTES EACH TIME YOU START
THE ENGINES. IN ADDITION, THE BLOWER SHOULD BE OPERATED CONTINUOUSLY WHEN AT
IDLE AND DURING SLOW SPEED OPERATION. FAILURE TO OPERATE THE BLOWER CAN CAUSE AN
EXPLOSION.
START THE ENGINES WITH THE SHIFT CONTROL LEVERS IN NEUTRAL. YOUR
BOAT IS EQUIPPED WITH A NEUTRAL SAFETY SWITCH WHICH WILL NOT ALLOW ENGINES TO BE
STARTED UNLESS THE SHIFT CONTROL LEVERS ARE IN THE NEUTRAL POSITION.
SHIFTING
Follow these guidelines when shifting your boat:
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Pause in NEUTRAL before shifting from FORWARD to REVERSE, or REVERSE
to FORWARD.
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Avoid shifting into REVERSE while the boat is traveling forward at speed.
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Keep the control area clean and clear of obstructions.
GO SLOWLY IN REVERSE TO AVOID TAKING WATER IN OVER THE TRANSOM. YOU
CAN SWAMP THE BOAT BY TAKING ON TOO MUCH WATER.
S
TEERING
The steering system in your Cobalt is the finest available in the boating industry today.
It is a mechanical system, with power assist in all sterndrive installations.
STEERING/PROPELLER TORQUE
Steering or propeller torque is always present in any drive system. In some systems, it is
more noticeable than in others. Your boat has power steering and you should not
encounter this torque to any significant degree. If you encounter movement in the
steering wheel when released, please check with your dealer. It may be necessary to
adjust the power steering assembly. These adjustments should only be made by a
qualified service person. The steering system in your Cobalt is one of the most
important systems and should be checked on a regular basis by an Authorized Cobalt
Service Dealer for proper operation.
WANDERING/FISHTAILING
Wandering is a characteristic of all deep vee hulls at slow speed. There is no cure for
wandering, however, a very basic operational technique can be applied which will
minimize this characteristic. If the steering wheel is moved back and forth to
compensate for wandering, invariably, the situation will be accentuated. If the steering
wheel is left in a centered position, the boat will wander back and forth slightly,
however, the overall course of the boat will be a straight one.
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