Four winns 258 VISTA, Owner'S Manual

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Owner’s Manual Page Control Systems - Section F
Figure F3: Side-Mount Control Operation
To disengage the shift function:
1) Move lever (1) to the neutral position (N).
2) Press in button (2), press the gear shift release
lever and move the lever slightly forward and
release the button.
The shift function is now disengaged the lever only
effects engine speed. When the lever is moved back
to the neutral position it will automatically re-engage
the shift function. The shift function is then enabled.
C. Shifting and Control Speed
1. Move shift/throttle lever(s) to the neutral idle
position. Placing the shift/throttle levers in the
neutral detent position will engage neutral start
switch and allow engine to start.
NOTICE
For additional information, refer to the section
on “Starting and Operation” in the engine manu-
facturer’s manual.
DO NOT shift into FORWARD or REVERSE
unless engine is running. Damage to the shift
system could result from trying to shift without
the engine running. Carefully check function of
all control and engine systems before leaving
the dock.
2. To go FORWARD - move the shift/throttle lever(s)
forward. Once forward gear engagement is
complete, push shift/throttle lever(s) forward until
desired speed is achieved.
3. To go in REVERSE - move the shift/throttle
lever(s) rearward. Once rearward gear engage-
ment is complete, push shift/throttle lever(s)
rearward until desired speed is achieved.
DO NOT shift from forward to reverse when
the boat is planing.
NOTICE
DO NOT shift if engine speed is above 00
RPM.
4. To go from FORWARD to REVERSE, or RE-
VERSE to FORWARD; always pause at NEU-
TRAL and allow engine speed to return to idle.
5. After shifting is completed, slowly push throttle
lever(s) forward/rearward until desired speed
is achieved.
Any time the boat is operated, be aware of
changes in shift system operation. A sudden
increase in shift effort of the shifter levers, or
other abnormal operation, indicates a possible
problem in the shift system. If this occurs, the
following precautions must be taken:
• With engine running and boat securely tied
to the dock, shift drive into forward and
reverse to ensure there is gear engage-
ment.
• When docking the boat, all docking maneu-
vers must be performed at slow speed. Pay
special attention to other boaters. Passen-
gers should be informed of potential
problems and precautions taken.
Trim/Tilt
Switch