PURSUIT DC / 265, Owner'S Manual

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2-2
Section 2 Helm Systems
DC235 / DC265
2.4 Engine Power Tilt and Trim
All outboard engines used on your boat have
a tilt and trim feature. The tilt and trim
switches are usually built into the engine
shift and throttle controls and allow the oper-
ator to control the position of the outboards
from the helm. Moving the gear cases closer
to the boat transom is called trimming “in” or
“down.” Moving the gear cases away from
the boat transom is called trimming “out” or
“up.” In most cases, the boat will perform
best with the outboards adjusted so the hull
will run at a three to five degree angle to the
water.
The term “trim” generally refers to the adjust-
ment of the outboards within the first 20
degree range of travel. This is the range
used while operating your boat on plane.
The term “tilt” refers to adjusting the out-
boards further up for shallow water opera-
tion, trailering or “tilting” the outboards out of
the water. Refer to the engine owner’s man-
ual for information on the proper use and
maintenance of the power tilt and trim.
2.5 Engine Stop Switch
Your Pursuit is equipped with an engine stop
switch and lanyard. When the lanyard is
pulled away, it will shut off the engine.
Attach the engine stop switch lanyard to a
strong piece of clothing on the operator. The
engines will not start if the clip is not inserted
into the stop switch. Make sure the lanyard
is properly attached to the engine stop
switch before attempting to start the engine.
DO NOT use the switch to stop the boat
under normal operation. Test the switch peri-
odically, if the switch is not operating prop-
erly, DO NOT use the boat. Contact your
Pursuit Dealer and have it repaired.
Refer to the engine owner's manual for more
information on the engine stop switch.
!
WARNING
Test the neutral safety switch periodi-
cally. If the switch is not operating
properly, DO NOT use the boat. Con-
tact your Pursuit Dealer and have it
repaired. An inoperable neutral safety
switch can allow the engine to start in
FORWARD or REVERSE causing sud-
den boat movement, throwing the
operator and passengers off balance
and possibly overboard.
!
WARNING
LOSS OF CONTROL AND UNSAFE
BOAT HAZARD
A neutral safety switch that does not
function properly can cause death or
serious injury. DO NOT operate the
boat if the switch does not function
properly.
!
CAUTION
The outboard hoses and cables or the
transom gel coat can be damaged if
the engine(s) are tilted to full up posi-
tion or turned in the wrong direction.
Turn the steering wheel completely to
one direction or the other before tilt-
ing up to determined which direction
is best for your boat.
!
WARNING
LOSS OF CONTROL AND UNSAFE
BOAT HAZARD
An engine stop switch system that
does not function properly or is not
used can cause death or serious
injury. DO NOT operate the boat if the
emergency stop switch system does
not function properly.