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PERATION
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OBALT
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M
ANUAL
I
GNITION
S
AFETY
S
WITCH
Your Cobalt is equipped with an ignition safety switch. It is located on the face of the
side mount control or near the lower edge of the driver’s control panel.
The driver should always attach the lanyard to his or her person. If the driver leaves the
driver’s station, the lanyard will shut off the ignition immediately preventing the boat
from moving under power.
If the lanyard is lost, the switch may be overridden for temporary engine operation but
only in emergencies. Contact your Cobalt dealer immediately if a replacement lanyard is
needed.
DO NOT ALLOW YOUR COBALT TO BE OPERATED WITHOUT THE PROPER USE OF
THE IGNITION SAFETY SWITCH AND LANYARD.
S
TEERING
S
YSTEM
The steering system in your Cobalt is the finest available in the boating industry today.
It is a mechanical system, with power assist in all sterndrive installations.
STEERING/PROPELLER TORQUE
Steering or propeller torque is always present in any drive system. In some systems, it is
more noticeable than in others. Your boat has power steering and you should not
encounter this torque to any significant degree. If you encounter movement in the
steering wheel when released, please check with your dealer. It may be necessary to
adjust the power steering assembly. These adjustments should only be made by a
qualified service person. The steering system in your Cobalt is one of the most
important systems and should be checked on a regular basis by an Authorized Cobalt
Service Dealer for proper operation.
WANDERING/FISHTAILING
Wandering is a characteristic of all deep vee hulls at slow speed. There is no cure for
wandering, however, a very basic operational technique can be applied which will
minimize this characteristic. If the steering wheel is moved back and forth to
compensate for wandering, invariably, the situation will be accentuated. If the steering
wheel is left in a centered position, the boat will wander back and forth slightly,
however, the overall course of the boat will be a straight one.
THE STEERING IS THE MOST IMPORTANT SYSTEM IN THE ENTIRE BOAT FROM A
SAFETY\STANDPOINT. HAVE THIS SYSTEM INSPECTED AND MAINTAINED ON A FREQUENT,
PERIODIC BASIS BY A QUALIFIED SERVICE TECHNICIAN.
BOARDING LADDERS
Your Cobalt is equipped with a folding boarding ladder. Never use the swim platform
area and/or the boarding ladder while the engine(s) is running. The propeller(s) is very
sharp and can cause bodily harm. Always make sure the boarding ladder is properly
stowed and there is no one in the area behind the boat after starting the engine before
engaging the shift mechanism.