Monterey Boats Sport Yacht 330, Owner'S Manual

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330 SPORT YACHT
Make sure the throttle levers are set to the
idle position.
Activate the starter switch for
each engine just long enough to briefl y engage
the starter.
Do not hold the starter switch in
the start position long enough to start the
engine.
The starter should not engage for either
engine. Repeat this test with the shift levers in
reverse and the engine throttles at idle. Again,
the starter should not engage for either engine.
If the starter for either engine engages with the
shift controls in any position other than the neu-
tral position, then the neutral safety switch is not
functioning properly and you should contact your
dealer and have the neutral safety switch repaired
by a qualifi ed technician before using your boat.
If an engine starts in gear during this test, im-
mediately move the shift levers to the neutral
position and turn the engine off.
IN SOME SITUATIONS, IT MAY BE POSSIBLE
TO ACCIDENTALLY START THE ENGINES IN
GEAR WITH THE THROTTLES ABOVE IDLE IF
THE NEUTRAL SAFETY SWITCHES ARE NOT
OPERATING PROPERLY. THIS WOULD CAUSE
THE BOAT TO ACCELERATE UNEXPECTEDLY IN
FORWARD OR REVERSE AND COULD RESULT IN
LOSS OF CONTROL, DAMAGE TO THE BOAT, OR
INJURY TO PASSENGERS. ALWAYS TEST EACH
NEUTRAL SAFETY SWITCH PERIODICALLY AND
CORRECT ANY PROBLEMS BEFORE USING THE
BOAT.
2.4 Outdrive Power Tilt and Trim
All inboard/outboard drive systems have a tilt
and trim feature for the outdrive. This allows the
operator to control the position of the outdrive
from the helm. Moving the outdrive closer to the
boat transom is called trimming “in” or “down.”
Moving the outdrive further away from the boat
transom is called trimming “out” or “up.” In most
cases, the boat will run best with the drive unit
adjusted so the hull will run at a 3 to 5 degree
angle to the water.
The term “trim” generally refers to the adjust-
ment of the outdrive within the fi rst 20
o
range of
travel. This is the range used while operating your
boat on plane. The term “tilt” is generally used
when referring to adjusting the outdrive further
up for shallow water operation or trailering. For
information on the proper use and maintenance of
the power tilt and trim, please refer to the engine
owner’s manual.
E X C E S S I V E T R I M F O R T H E O P E R AT I N G
CONDITIONS, EITHER TRIM UP OR DOWN,
CAN CAUSE BOAT INSTABILITY, PROPELLER
CAVITATION, OR MAKE STEERING THE BOAT
MORE DIFFICULT. IF THE BOAT BEGINS TO FEEL
UNSTABLE OR IS HARD TO STEER, SLOW DOWN
AND ADJUST THE TRIM ANGLE.
2.5 Steering System
Your Monterey could be equipped with power as-
sisted cable or hydraulic steering, depending on
the engines selected.
Cable Power Assisted Steering
Cable power assisted steering is standard equip-
ment on gasoline powered boats and some diesel
powered boats. Turning the steering wheel moves
the gears in the helm, pushing or pulling the cable
assembly and turning the outdrives. An engine
driven power hydraulic steering pump and cylinder
assist the cable steering and reduces the effort
required to turn the boat.
Refer to the engine and steering system manu-
facturer owner’s manuals for specifi c information
on the operation and maintenance for the steer-
ing system.
Hydraulic Power Assisted Steering
Some diesel powered boats are equipped with
a power assisted, hydraulic steering system.
Hydraulic power steering uses a hydraulic pump
driven by one of the engines to provide the “POW-
ER” for the power steering system. A manual
hydraulic steering system consisting of a standard
helm and hydraulic steering cylinder, supplies the
“control” portion of the power steering system.
Steering Wheel Tilt Adjustment Lever