the burning fuel to it.
Flooding
Be aware of and avoid conditions that can cause your boat to flood with water.
Possible causes of flooding include; damage to hull or thru-hull fitting, waves washing into the
boat, water entering cockpit due to improper loading.
If water enters the boat faster than the bilge pump can expel it, the boat will become flooded and
may swamp, capsize, or sink.
Controls
Ignition
The ignition switch has three positions; off, on, start. To start the engine; attach safety lanyard,
turn the key clockwise against the spring pressure to the start position, as soon as the engine starts
release clockwise pressure allowing spring tension to return switch to the on position. If the engine
fails to start in 5 seconds of cranking allow the starter to cool 10 seconds and repeat.
For detailed instructions see engine manual.
Choke
The choke is only used to aid in starting a cold engine. Operation varies with manufacture, consult
your engine manual.
Safety Shut Down
The Safety shut down switch shuts off the engine in case the operator is thrown from the boat or
helm. To ensure proper function always attach the lanyard securely to the operator.
Shift/ Throttle
Your Pro Line can be ordered with several different shift/ throttle systems. Refer to the owner's
packet to find the manual pertaining to your particular installation.
The shift lever has three positions; forward, neutral, reverse. The shift function occurs in the first
portion of the lever travel. After the transmission is shifted into gear, further movement of the
lever advances the throttle. To move forward, push the lever ahead, pull back for reverse.
Centralize the lever to the detent for neutral. The shift lever is equipped with a neutral safety
switch to prevent the motor from starting in gear. Practice shifting a few times without the engine
running to develop a feel for the range and friction of the system. The initial short movement of
the lever to engage the transmission should be made firmly to avoid causing gear clash.
CAUTION: Use care in shifting to avoid advancing the throttle more than intended.
Practice
in an safe area away from obstacles until familiar with the feel.
The throttle can be operated independently for starting. Refer to the engine/ drive manuals in your
owners packet for specific information. If attempting to start an engine this way, keep a hand on
the throttle to pull it back as the engine clears to prevent over speed.
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