Formula SUN SPORT, Owner'S Manual

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FORMULA
CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
SUN SPORT
The ignition safety switch and lanyard will stop an
engine in case of an emergency. Attach the
lanyards to the boat operator whenever the
engines are running. Be aware there will be a loss
of boat control if the switches are activated. If the
operator is thrown from the seat or moves too far
from the helm, the lanyards will become
disconnected from the ignition safety switches,
shutting off the engines.
1. Ignition Safety Switch Button
2. Fork
3. Center Prong covers Safety Switch Button
4. Lanyard
5. Clothing Hook
To attach a lanyard, connect the clip to the ignition
safety switch and the hook to a strong piece of
clothing on the operator, such as a belt loop.
Attach the ignition s afety s witche s ’
lanyard s to the operator before s tarting the
engine s . Thi s will prevent the boat from
becoming a runaway if the operator i s
accidentally thrown away from the helm.
Installing Lanyard to Ignition Safety Switch
Figure 4-15
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2
3
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The ignition s afety s witche s can only be
effective when they are in good working
condition. Ob
s erve the following:
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Do not remove or modify an ignition
s afety s witch and/or it s lanyard.
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The lanyard mu s t be free from
ob s truction s that could interfere with it s
operation.
Twin Engine Trim Switch
—Activates the drive
unit’s power trim feature. On dual engine boats,
the port switch controls the port drive unit’s power
trim. The starboard switch controls the starboard
drive unit’s power trim. Push and hold the top of
the switch to raise the drive unit. Push and hold
the bottom of the switch to lower the drive unit.
Use this switch in combination with the trim gauge
to maximize your boat’s performance.
1. Trim Switch
Dual engine remote controls have a combination
port and starboard drive unit trim switch located in
the throttle handle of the remote control
(Figure
4-16)
. Push and hold the switch until both drive
units are at the desired angle.
Twin Engine Trailer (Tilt) Switch
—On some Sun
Sport models, the drive units’ trailer or “tilt” feature
is controlled by dash-mounted rocker switches
labeled “TRAILER” (
Figure 4-17
). The port switch
activates the port drive unit’s power tilt. The
starboard switch activates the starboard drive
unit’s power tilt. Push the top of the switch to raise
the drive unit.
Twin Engine Remote Control Trim Switch
Figure 4-16
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