Everglades 2012 350 LX, Owner'S Manual

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Helm Control Systems
CAUTION
CAUTION
Moving the outboards closer to the boat transom
is called trimming “in” or “down.” Moving the out-
boards further away from the boat transom is called
trimming “out” or “up.” In most cases, the boat
will run best with the outboards adjusted so the
hull will run at a 3 to 5 degree angle to the water.
The term “trim” generally refers to the adjust-
ment of the outboards within the first 20
0
range of
travel. This is the range used while operating your
boat on plane. The term “tilt” is generally used
when referring to adjusting the outboards further
up for shallow water operation or trailering. For
information on the proper use and maintenance of
the power tilt and trim, please refer to the engine
owner’s manual.
THE ENGINE HOSES AND CABLES OR THE TRANSOM GEL COAT
CAN BE DAMAGED BY TILTING THE ENGINES TO THE FULL
UP POSITION WITH THE ENGINES TURNED TO THE WRONG
POSITION. MOST BOATS REQUIRE THE STEERING WHEEL TO
BE TURNED COMPLETELY TO PORT OR STARBOARD BEFORE
TILTING THE ENGINES TO THE FULL UP POSITION. YOU
SHOULD MONITOR EACH ENGINE AS IT TILTS TO DETERMINE
BEST FULL TILT ENGINE POSITION FOR YOUR BOAT.
SOME AUTOPILOTS HAVE ENGINE POSITION SENSORS THAT
ARE MOUNTED TO THE HYDRAULIC STEERING CYLINDER.
WITH THESE AUTOPILOTS, THE ENGINE POSITION SENSOR
BRACKET COULD HIT THE TRANSOM WHEN THE ENGINES
ARE TILTED TO THE FULL UP POSITION AND CAUSE DAMAGE
TO THE ENGINE RIGGING, THE AUTOPILOT OR THE TRANSOM.
IF YOU HAVE AN AUTOPILOT INSTALLED ON YOUR BOAT, YOU
SHOULD MONITOR THE LOCATION OF THE ENGINE CABLES
AND AUTOPILOT BRACKETS AS THE ENGINES ARE TILTED
TO DETERMINE THE BEST ENGINE POSITION AND MAXIMUM
ENGINE TILT FOR YOUR APPLICATION.
4.5 Engine Stop Switch
Your boat is equipped with an engine stop switch
and lanyard at each helm. When the lanyard is
pulled it will engage the switch and shut off the
engines. We strongly recommend that the lanyard
be attached to the driver whenever the engines
are running. If an engine will not start, it could
be because the lanyard is not properly inserted
into the engine stop switch. Always make sure
the lanyard is properly attached to the engine stop
switch before attempting to start the engines.
Yamaha Triple Engine Trim Switches
Engine Stop Switch & Lanyard
Ignition Switch