343 Owner’s Manual
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Operating Information
8. WINDLASS CONTROL PANEL (Optional) -
a. Windlass Up/Down Operation
The windlass system can be electronically operated
from the helm. For operation of the windlass system,
refer to Anchoring, in this section.
9. IGNITION SAFETY SWITCH
Your Cobalt boat is equipped with an ignition safety
switch located on the lower lip of the helm. The
ignition safety switch and lanyard will stop the
engines in case of an emergency. Attach the lanyard
to the boat operator whenever the engine is running,
but be aware there will be a loss of boat control if the
switch is activated. If the operator is thrown from the
seat or moves too far from the helm, the lanyard will
become disconnected from the ignition safety switch,
shutting off the engines.
1 – Ignition Safety Switch
2 – Lanyard
3 – Hook
10. GPS TATTLE TALE SPEEDOMETER
(Optional)
11. 12 VOLT ACCESSORY RECEPTACLE -
Your
Cobalt boat is equipped with a 12 volt accessory
power receptacle. The receptacle provides electricity
to operate 12 VDC accessory items. Limit the
accessory to 10 Amps.
CAUTION
Avoid injury, death or damage to
equipment. Do not allow your Cobalt
boat to be operated without the proper
use of the ignition safety switch and
lanyard.
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CAUTION
Avoid injury or death. Attach the ignition
safety switch lanyard to the operator
before starting the engines. This will
prevent the boat from becoming a
runaway if the operator is accidentally
thrown away from the helm. The ignition
safety switch can only be effective when
it is in good working condition. Observe
the following:
• Do not remove or modify the ignition
safety switch and/or lanyard.
• The lanyard must be free from
obstructions that could interfere with
its operation.
• DO NOT operate the boat if the ignition
safety switch does not function
properly.
• Attach the ignition safety switch
lanyard to a secure place on your
clothing, your arm or leg while
operating.
• DO NOT attach the lanyard to clothing
that could tear loose. DO NOT route
the lanyard where it could become
entangled, preventing it from
functioning.
• Avoid accidentally pulling the lanyard
during normal operation. Loss of
engine power means loss of most
steering control. Also, without engine
power, the boat could slow rapidly.
This could cause occupants and
objects in the boat to be thrown
forward.
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