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When shifting from neutral to forward or reverse, the
operator should always perform a brief pause to allow
time for the gearbox to engage in the proper gear at a
minimum rpm. This pause will reduce gear clash and
provide for longer gear life.
Free Accelerator
Set the control lever to neutral (N) and while pushing
the free accelerator button, rotate the control lever. The
throttle can be opened without shifting into any gear.
This free accelerator is used when starting or warming
up the engine.
> The free accelerator button cannot be operated unless
the control lever is in neutral.
> After operating the free accelerator button, set the
control lever to neutral (N), and the free accelerator
button will move automatically to its set position so
that it can be freely turned to forward and reverse.
Each manufacturer's engine controls contain a neutral
safety switch to prevent accidental starting with gear
engaged. The adjustment of this device should be done
only by a certified technician. If the engine will not
start in neutral, a slight movement of the control may
be necessary to locate the actual "neutral" position of
the neutral safety switch.
Steering System
The manual, which comes with your steering system,
will provide specific information on your steering sys-
tem.
The steering system for your Corsair Foiler 2200
(shown above) is a state of the art "no-feedback"
hydraulic steering system. Turning the helm unit con-
trols the movement of a hydraulic cylinder which
moves the engine left or right contrilling the boat’s
direction.
If your corsair Foiler 2200 has twin engines, then a
mechanical link bar system will connect the 2 motors
to operate in unison.
It is important that you get the "feel" of your boat's
steering system. Steering does vary from boat to boat
depending on hull shape, engine type and horsepower,
water and wind condition, and load.
Turn wheel from full left to full right and make certain
the engine or drive unit is turning correctly. The sys-
tem should run freely and smoothly.
PROPULSION
Your new Corsair Foiler 2200 is designed to be pow-
ered by outboard motors.
Do not overpower your boat. Never install an outboard
motor with horsepower exceeding the manufacturer's
recommended maximum (listed on the boat
"Certification Plate"). Excessive horsepower will have
an adverse effect on hull safety and may cause operat-
ing and handling difficulties.
Engine Oil
The choice of engine oil is a major factor affecting
engine performance and life.
Using premium quality four stroke motor oil will
increase the service life of your motor. Use only oils
which are rated SE, SF, SG, SH, or SJ under the API
classification system. The viscosity rating should be
SAE 10W-40. If an SAE 10W-40 motor oil is not
available, select an alternative according to the chart on
page ##.