PURSUIT LS 235, Owner'S Manual

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THE ENGINE HOSES AND CABLES OR THE TRANSOM GEL COAT CAN BE DAMAGED
BY TILTING THE ENGINES TO THE FULL UP POSITION WITH THE ENGINES TURNED
TO THE WRONG POSITION. MOST TWIN ENGINE INSTALLATIONS WILL BENEFIT
FROM TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL COMPLETELY ONE WAY OR THE OTHER BE-
FORE TILTING THE ENGINES TO THE FULL UP POSITION. YOU SHOULD MONITOR
THE ENGINES AS THEY TILT TO DETERMINE BEST FULL TILT ENGINE POSITION
FOR YOUR BOAT.
2.6 Engine Stop Switch
PERSONAL INJURY HAZARD - ATTACH EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH LANYARD TO OP-
ERATOR.
Your Pursuit is equipped with an engine stop switch and lanyard. When the lanyard is
pulled it will engage the switch and shut off the engine. 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.
IF THE BOAT IS EQUIPPED WITH AN EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH,
WEAR THE LANYARD AT ALL TIMES WHEN OPERATING THE
BOAT BUT USE IT TO STOP ONLY IN AN EMERGENCY. DO NOT
USE IT TO SHUT OFF THE ENGINE DURING NORMAL OPERATION.
Refer to the engine owner's manual for more information on the engine stop switch.
2.7 Steering System
The steering system is hydraulic and made of two main components: the helm assembly and the hydraulic
cylinder. The helm unit acts as both a fluid reservoir and pump. Turning of the helm, or steering wheel, pumps
the fluid in the hydraulic hoses and activates the hydraulic cylinder causing the motors to turn. A slight clicking
sound may be heard as the wheel is turned. This sound is the opening and closing of valves in the helm unit
and is normal. Refer to the steering manufacturer owner’s manual for specific information on the steering
system.
SOME AUTOPILOTS HAVE ENGINE POSITION SENSORS THAT ARE MOUNTED TO THE
HYDRAULIC STEERING CYLINDER. WITH THESE AUTOPILOTS, THE ENGINE POSI-
TION SENSOR BRACKET COULD HIT THE TRANSOM WHEN THE ENGINES ARE TILTED
TO THE FULL UP POSITION AND CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE RIGGING, THE
AUTOPILOT OR THE TRANSOM. IF YOU HAVE AN AUTOPILOT INSTALLED ON YOUR
BOAT, YOU SHOULD MONITOR THE LOCATION OF THE ENGINE CABLES AND AUTO-
PILOT BRACKETS AS THE ENGINES ARE TILTED TO DETERMINE THE BEST ENGINE
POSITION AND MAXIMUM ENGINE TILT FOR YOUR APPLICATION.
Engine Stop
Switch