PURSUIT 3070 OFFSHORE, Owner'S Manual

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3070 OFFSHORE
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 ensure 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 THE EN-
GINES IN GEAR WITH THE THROTTLES ABOVE IDLE IF THE NEUTRAL SAFETY
SWITCH IS 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 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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