PURSUIT OS 345, Owner'S Manual

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Section 2 Helm Systems
OS 385
See your Pursuit dealer for necessary con-
trol and cable adjustments. If the starter for
either engine engages with the shift controls
in any position other than neutral, the neutral
safety switch is not functioning properly and
must be repaired before using your boat.
2.4 Neutral Safety Switch
Every control has a neutral safety switch to
prevent the engine from being started while
in gear. Control or cable adjustments must
be performed if the engine will start in for-
ward or reverse.
Test the neutral safety switches periodically
to ensure they are operating. To test the
neutral safety switches; tilt the engines down
and move the shift levers to the forward
position, past first detent. DO NOT advance
past the idle position. Turn the ignition key to
the start position. The starter should not
engage for either engine. Repeat test with
the shift levers in reverse and the engine
throttles at idle, the starter should not
engage for either engine. If an engine starts
in gear during this test, immediately move
the control levers to the neutral position and
turn the engine off. Ejection or sudden loss
of control can occur if an engine can start in
gear and neutral safety switch system does
not function properly.
2.5 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.
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CAUTION
Avoid possible injury or engine dam-
age when shifting:
• Pause in neutral before shifting
from FORWARD to REVERSE, or
REVERSE to NEUTRAL.
• DO NOT shift into reverse while the
boat is traveling forward at speed.
• Keep area around shifter control
clear of obstructions.
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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. A neutral safety switch not
operating properly can allow the boat
to start in FORWARD or REVERSE
causing sudden boat movement and
throwing operator and passengers.
!
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.