PURSUIT 2870 Walkaround, Owner'S Manual

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2870 WALKAROUND
2.3 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 may be required to
correct this condition should it persist. See your Pursuit dealer for necessary control and cable
adjustments.
The neutral safety switches should be tested periodically to insure that they are operating properly.
To test the neutral safety switches, make sure the engines are tilted down and move the shift levers
to the forward position. Make sure the control levers are not advanced past the idle position. Turn
the ignition key to the start position just long enough to briefly engage the starter for the engine. Do
not hold the key 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 neutral position, then the neutral safety switch
is not functioning properly and you should contact your dealer and have the neutral safety switch
repaired before using your boat. If an engine starts in gear during this test, immediately move the
control levers to the neutral position. Turn the engine off and have the problem corrected by a
qualified marine mechanic before using the boat.
IN SOME SITUATIONS, IT MAY BE POSSIBLE TO ACCIDENTALLY START AN ENGINE IN
GEAR WITH THE THROTTLE ABOVE IDLE IF THE NEUTRAL SAFETY SWITCH IS NOT
OPERATING PROPERLY. THIS WOULD CAUSE THE BOAT TO ACCELERATE UNEXPECT-
EDLY IN FORWARD OR REVERSE AND COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL, DAM-
AGE TO THE BOAT, OR INJURY TO PASSENGERS. ALWAYS TEST THE NEUTRAL
SAFETY SWITCH PERIODICALLY AND CORRECT ANY PROBLEMS BEFORE USING THE
BOAT.
2.4 Engine Power Tilt and Trim
All outboard engines have a tilt and trim feature. The tilt and trim switches are usually built into
the engine shift and throttle controls and allow the operator to control the position of the outboards
from the helm. Moving the outboards closer to the boat transom is called trimming “in” or “down.”
Moving the outboards further away from the boat transom is called trimming “out” or “up.” In most
cases, the boat will run best with the outboards adjusted so the hull will run at a 3 to 5 degree angle
to the water.
The term “trim” generally refers to the adjustment of the outboards within the first 20
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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 outboards 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.
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