Section 3
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Owner’s/Operator’s Manual
THROTTLE AND GEAR SHIFT CONTROLS
Improperly maintained controls are hazardous and could cause
sudden loss of control. Make sure all throttle/gear shift hardware
and cables are regularly inspected and maintained.
The throttle control regulates the engine RPM.
Throttle
is achieved by advancing the
control forward or backward. Idle in gear is at the closest position to NEUTRAL or in
NEUTRAL. Moving the throttle lever forward of NEUTRAL increases forward engine
speed and moving the throttle lever backward of NEUTRAL increases reverse engine
speed.
Gear Shift
- NEUTRAL is in the center detent position; push for FORWARD, pull
back for REVERSE. Refer to the manufacturer’s literature for more detailed
information.
Swamping boat or engine hazard. DO NOT accelerate at a high
level in reverse. This could create a wake that could enter the craft
over the transom.
NOTE:
DO NOT accelerate to full throttle until after the proper “engine break-in
period.” Read the engine owner’s manual and follow the correct engine
break-in period. When shifting between forward and reverse, always pause
in NEUTRAL for a few seconds before reversing the rotation of the
propellers, then shift briskly from NEUTRAL into FORWARD or REVERSE.
This will prevent unnecessary wear to the drive system.
IMPORTANT:
When maneuvering forward at low speeds, shifting the engine into
NEUTRAL and then REVERSE can assist in slowing the craft.
Allow engine to slow to idle speed before shifting into reverse.
STEERING
Improperly maintained controls are hazardous and could cause
sudden loss of control. Make sure all steering hardware, cables
and fluid levels are regularly inspected and maintained.
The standard steering system is a single rack-and-pinion system. Steering a boat is
different from steering a car. Always use caution when turning. The stern will respond
by pitching in the opposite direction of the bow.
Always use extreme caution when you are leaving the dock or trying to avoid an
object in the water. Give yourself plenty of room to make a turn. Also, slow down
while turning. All passengers should remain seated while underway.
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