PURSUIT OS 375, Owner'S Manual

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9.3 Neutral Safety Switch
Every control system has a neutral safety switch incorporated into it. This device prohibits the engines from
being started while the shift lever is in any position other than the neutral position. If the engines will not start,
slight movement of the shift levers 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. Please refer to the Helm Systems chapter for
more information on the neutral safety switch.
9.4 Engine Stop Switch
Your Pursuit is equipped with a engine stop switch and lanyard. When the lanyard is pulled it will engage the
switch and shut off the engines.
WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND THAT THE LANYARD BE ATTACHED TO THE
DRIVER AND THE STOP SWITCH WHENEVER THE ENGINES ARE RUNNING.
If the engines 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.
You should carry an extra stop switch lanyard and instruct at least one other crew member on the operation
of the stop switch and location of the extra lanyard.
9.5 Automatic Fire Extinguishing System
The generator is equipped with an automatic fire extinguishing system. The equipment has been chosen and
located to provide sufficient volume and coverage of the entire generator compartment area. While the
system ensures excellent bilge fire protection, it does not eliminate the U.S. Coast Guard requirement for hand
held fire extinguishers.
The system is equipped with an engine shut-down circuit that automatically shuts down the generator. The
red light on the fire extinguisher control panel will light and an alarm will sound if this should occur. When
sufficient time has elapsed for the fire to be extinguished and a flashback is no longer possible, find and fix
the problem, then the override switch on the control panel can be moved to the "OVERRIDE" position and the
engines can be restarted. Please refer to the Automatic Fire Extinguisher System section in the Helm Systems
Chapter.