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3.3 GEARSHIFT AND THROTTLE
The engine is put into gear by pushing the button on the gear/throttle handle upwards with
your fingers, and by pushing or pulling the gear/throttle lever forward or backward depending
on which direction you are planning to set out. When the engine is in gear, you adjust the boat
speed with this same gear/throttle lever.
When the boat is travelling forward slowly, you can use the reversing gear for braking, for
instance, when approaching the quay. Shifting into reverse must not be done if the boat is
travelling at higher speeds, because it damages the engine.
3.4 ADJUSTING THE TRIM ANGLE
The main rules in adjusting the trim angle are the following:
- when raising the boat to plane, keep the "bow down" position
- when the boat is planing and the sea is not too rough, raise the bow until the
boat begins to porpoise or the propeller looses its bite. Then lower the
bow slightly until driving feels stable. You can optimize the rig angle with
the help of log book.
- In head sea, lower the bow to obtain a smoother ride.
- In following waves, raise the bow to avoid "diving".
For more detailed information, consult the engine manual.
3.5 STARTING THE ENGINE
1. Switch on the engine from the main switch.
2. Lower the engine to the driving position by pressing the Power Trim button on the
gear/throttle handle with your thumb.
3. Use the hand pump bulb on the fuel hose to pump fuel from the tank until the bulb
becomes hard.
4. Check that the gear/throttle handle is in neutral position and that the safety switch is
attached.
5. Start the engine by turning the ignition key clockwise.
6. If needed, use choke and hand throttle.
7. After the engine has started, let it run at idle speed for a few minutes before getting
underway. (See the engine manual.)
For more detailed information, consult the engine manual.
3.6 DRIVING
Driving in fine weather and on calm sea is easy. Do not, however, forget the importance of
sufficient lookout. In order for the visibility from the driver's seat to be as good as possible:
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place passengers so that they do not restrict your visibility
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do not drive near planing speed for long periods, as driving bow up restricts visibility
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when visibility is poor, look over the windshield
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keep a lookout also behind you, particularly on fairways.
Use proper navigation lights when it is dark.