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Owner’s Manual Page Control Systems - Section F
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
engagement.
• When docking the boat, all docking maneu-
vers must be performed at slow speed.
Pay special attention to other boaters.
Passengers should be informed of potential
problems and precautions taken.
If.you.suspect.there.is.a.problem,.see.your..
MerCruiser
®
.or.Volvo.Penta
®
.dealer.as.soon.as.
possible.for.proper.diagnosis.and.required.service..
or.adjustment..Continued.operation.could.result.in.
damage.to.the.shift.mechanism.and.loss.of.control.
F - 3 NEUTRAL SAFETY SWITCH
Every.control.system.has.a.neutral.safety.switch..
incorporated.into.it..This.device.prohibits.the.engine.
from.being.started.while.the.shift.lever.is.in.any.
position.other.than.the.neutral.position..If.the.engine.
will.not.start,.slight.movement.of.the.shift.lever.may..
be.necessary.to.locate.the.neutral.position.and.
disengage.the.safety.cutout.switch..Control.or.cable.
adjustments.are.required.to.correct.this.condition.
should.it.persist..See.your.Four.Winns.dealer.for.
necessary.control.and.cable.adjustments.
F - 4 CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
Periodic.inspections.of.the.controls,.cables,.and.all.
connections.should.be.made...Signs.of.looseness,.
rust,.corrosion,.wear,.cable.jacket.cracks.or.other.
deterioration.require.immediate.system.servicing...
Replace.all.damaged.components.
Generally,.periodic.lubrication.of.all.moving.parts.and.
connections.with.a.light,.waterproof.grease.is.in.order...
Cables.can.be.lubricated.by.positioning.them.to.their.
fullest.extension.and.applying.light.grease.to.the.inner.
cable.near.the.jacket...Working.the.cables.back.and.
forth.will.distribute.the.grease.in.the.inner.cable..
Reapply.the.grease.if.necessary.
Lubrication.should.be.performed.as.often.as.neces-
sary.to.keep.the.system.operating.smoothly..Cable.
manufacturers such as Teleflex and Morse often offer
special.tools.to.make.cable.lubrication.easier.
Cable.and.control.adjustments.may.become.neces-
sary..Adjustment.screws.in.the.control,.on.the.cables.
and.in.the.linkage.are.provided.