MasterCraft Aviara AV32, Owner'S Manual

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purpose is for safety and security. The keys should be inserted
prior to starting an outing, and removed at the conclusion. This is
intended to prevent theft or unapproved use of the boat.
The process for starting the boat is:
• Insert the keys and turn. This turns ON the electrical system
and prompts the battery(ies) to provide power.
• Momentarily press the ENGINE START-STOP buttons.
NOTE: While the engines are warming up, check to see that all
lights, video screens and gauges operate properly. Check that the
steering system operates freely. Ensure that both engines started by
checking that the RPMs on the engine gauges screen are activated.
Basic Operation
Shifting Gears
When shifting gears, always move the control levers smoothly
into gear. Do not hesitate. Slow gear engagement could damage
the shifting mechanism in the transmission.
NOTE: When shifting from forward to reverse or reverse to forward,
be sure to stop the control lever in the neutral position and allow the
engine to fall between 600-800 RPM before completing the shift.
A one-hand, dual-lever control operates as both a gear shifter
and a throttle. Shifting is accomplished by moving the levers
forward or backward. Center (straight up) is neutral. Moving the
levers forward engages the running gear; moving them back
from center puts the drive train into reverse.
During regular warm-up of the engine, it is possible to
temporarily increase the engine RPMs without moving the
boat. By clicking THROTTLE ONLY button on the throttle control
mount, the throttle will rev the engine without engaging the
transmission. Click this button once to engage the throttle
without the transmission, and click it again to operate the boat
normally. This function should be done sparingly. Over-revving
the engine for any extended period can cause undue wear
and tear on the engine. Avoid advancing to wide-open-throttle
and holding the RPMs at that level. Refer to the ILMOR or
Mercury Owner’s Manual provided with your new boat for more
information on the boat’s throttle control.