PURSUIT S 408 SPORT 2017, Owner'S Manual

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Section 2 Helm Systems
2-2
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.
See your Pursuit dealer for necessary control
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 forward or
reverse.
Test the neutral safety switches periodically
to ensure they are operating. To test the neu-
tral 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. Ejec-
tion or sudden loss of control can occur if an
engine can start in gear and neutral safety
switch system does not function properly.
WARNING
!
Test the neutral safety switch period-
ically. 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.
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 operator
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 outboards further
up for shallow water operation, trailering or
“tilting” the outboards out of the water. Refer