PURSUIT Denali 28, Owner'S Manual

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DENALI 28
ALWAYS RETURN THE ENGINE THROTTLE LEVER TO THE EXTREME LOW SPEED PO-
SITION BEFORE SHIFTING. NEVER SHIFT THE UNIT WHILE ENGINE SPEED IS ABOVE
IDLE RPM.
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 switch should be tested periodically to insure that it is operating properly. To
test the neutral safety switch, make sure the outdrive (s) are tilted down and move the shift levers
to the forward position. Make sure the control levers are not advanced past the idle position.
Activate the starter for each 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 engines off and have the problem corrected by a qualified marine mechanic
before using the boat.
2.4 Engine Stop Switch
Your Denali is equipped with a engine stop switch and lanyard. When
the lanyard is pulled it will engage the switch and shut off the engine. We
strongly recommend that the lanyard be attached to the driver whenever
the engine is 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 engine.
2.5 Outdrive Power Tilt and Trim
All inboard/outboard drive systems have a tilt and trim feature for the outdrive. This allows the
operator to control the position of the outdrive from the helm. Moving the outdrive closer to the
boat transom is called trimming “in” or “down”. Moving the outdrive further away from the boat
Engine Stop Switch
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