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Control function operation
Boat control functions
Engine shut-off switch
WARNING
●
Always attach the engine shut-off cord
(lanyard) to your PFD before starting the
engine. Failure to attach the cord could
result in a runaway boat if the operator is
ejected.
●
Do not attach the cord to clothing that
could tear loose. Do not route the cord in
such a way that it could become entan-
gled, preventing it from functioning.
●
Avoid accidentally pulling the cord dur-
ing normal operation. Once the engine
has stopped you have no steering con-
trol of the boat which could result in an
accident. Also, without engine power,
the boat could slow rapidly from planing
speed. This could cause people and ob-
jects in the boat to be thrown forward,
which could cause injury.
The clip on the end of the engine shut-off cord
(lanyard) must be attached to the engine shut-
off switch for the engine to run. The cord must
be attached to a secure place on the opera-
tor’s PFD. Should the operator fall overboard
or leave the helm, the cord will pull out the clip,
stopping ignition to engine. This will prevent
the boat from running away under power.
1
Engine shut-off switch
2
Clip
3
Engine shut-off cord (lanyard)
Main switch
The main switch controls the ignition and
electrical circuits as follows:
1
Main switch
OFF:
Ignition circuit is switched off. The engine can-
not be started, but other switches will operate.
(The main switch key can be removed.)
ON:
Ignition circuit is switched on. (The main
switch key cannot be removed.)
2
1
3
BLOWER
BILGE
OFF
ON
START
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