Four winns 358 VISTA, Owner'S Manual

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Owner’s Manual Page 67 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. Passen-
gers should be informed of potential
problems and precautions taken.
If you suspect there is a problem, see your
MerCruiser
®
, Crusader
®
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.
The dual electronic binnacle control is equipped with a
“Neutral Start Protection” option. This feature prevents
the engine(s) from starting when the boat is in gear.
The engine can only be started when the transmission
is in neutral. See the control manufacturer’s literature
in your owner’s packet for additional information.
NOTICE
For models with dual electronic binnacle
controls, consult the control manufacturer’s
manual included in your owner’s packet for the
engine synchronization procedures.
B. 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 Oper ation” in the engine manu-
facturer’s manual.
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
800 RPM.
4. To go from FORWARD to REVERSE, or
REVERSE to FORWARD; always pause at
NEUTRAL 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.