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Section 2 Helm Systems
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ward or reverse. Refer to your engine pack -
age owner’s manual for information about the
operation of your specific engine package.
CAUTION
!
To avoid possible injury or engine
damage when shifting:
• Pause in neutral before shifting
from FORWARD to REVERSE, or
REVERSE to NEUTRAL.
• DO NOT shift into reverse while
the traveling forward at speed.
• Keep the area around the shifter
control clear of obstructions.
If the starter 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.
Control Systems Maintenance
Periodic inspection should be made of the
control systems and all connections. Peri-
odic lubrication of all moving parts and con-
nections, using light waterproof grease, is
required. Signs of rust, corrosion, wear, or
other deterioration must be serviced imme-
diately.
If control system adjustments become neces-
sary, see your Tiara Yachts dealer.
2.5 Neutral Safety Switch
Every control has a neutral safety switch to
prevent the engine from being started while in
gear. Test the neutral safety switches periodi-
cally to ensure they are operating. To test the
neutral safety switches, tilt the engines down
and move the shift levers to the forward posi-
tion, past first detent. DO NOT advance past
the idle position. Attempt to start the engines
following the directions in your engine own-
er’s manual. The starter should not engage
for any engine.
Repeat the test with the shift levers in reverse
and the engine throttles at idle; the starter
should not engage for any engine. If an
engine starts in gear during this test, imme-
diately move the control levers to the neutral
position and turn the engine off. Ejection or
sudden loss of control can occur if the neutral
safety switch system does not function prop-
erly and an engine can start in gear.
WARNING
!
Test the neutral safety switch period-
ically. If the switch is not operating
properly, DO NOT use the boat. Con-
tact your Tiara Yachts 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.
2.6 Automatic Fire Suppression
System
On generator-equipped boats, the Fireboy
fire suppression system protects the gener
-
ator compartment in case of fire. To manu -
ally discharge the fire suppression system,
remove the pin and pull the red handle of the
fire system manual discharge pull, located
outboard of the helm seat.