Monterey 214SS, Owner'S Manual

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MONTEREY
BOATS
Helm Control Systems
4.3 Engine Stop Switch
Most boats are equipped with an engine stop
switch and lanyard at the helm. When the lanyard
is pulled it will engage the switch and shut off the
engines. We strongly recommend that the lanyard
be attached to the driver whenever the engines
are running. If the engine will not start, it could
be because the lanyard is not properly inserted
into the engine stop switch. Always make sure
the lanyard is properly attached to the engine stop
switch before attempting to start the engines.
Refer to the engine owner’s manual for more in-
formation on the engine stop switch.
4.4 Neutral Safety Switch
Every control system has a neutral safety switch.
This device prohibits the engine from being started
while the control lever is in any position other than
the neutral position. If the engine will not start,
slight movement of the control lever may be nec-
essary to locate the neutral position and disengage
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ments may be required to correct this condition,
should it persist. See your Monterey dealer for
Neutral safety switches should be tested periodi-
cally to ensure that they are operating properly.
To test the neutral safety switch, make sure the
outdrive(s) are tilted down and move the control
lever(s) to the forward position with the engines
off.
Make sure the control levers and throt-
tles are set to the idle position. Activate the
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the starter.
Do not hold the starter switch in
the start position long enough to start the
engine.
NOTICE
Mercury DTS and volvo EVC systems are
equipped with a computer controlled start
feature that will keep the starter engaged
until the engine starts if the neutral safety
switch fails and allows the starter to engage.
The starter should not engage. Repeat this test
with the control levers in reverse and the engine
throttles at idle. Again, the starter should not
engage. If the starter engages with the control
levers in any position other than the neutral posi-
tion, then the neutral safety switch is not function-
ing properly and you should contact your dealer
and have the neutral safety switch repaired by a
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engine starts in gear during this test, immediately
move the control levers to the neutral position and
turn the engine(s) off.
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Mercruiser Control Emergency Stop Switch & Lanyard