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Helm Control Systems
These features and others not mentioned require
specific procedures to activate and operate them
properly. Some of the procedures and features
are unique to the engines and other options
installed on your boat. It is essential that you
read the owner’s manual for the controls and be
completely familiar with their operation before
using your boat.
CAUTION
ALWAYS RETURN THE ENGINE THROTTLE LEVER TO THE
EXTREME LOW SPEED POSITION AND ALLOW THE ENGINES
TO DROP TO IDLE RPM BEFORE SHIFTING. NEVER SHIFT
THE UNIT WHILE ENGINE SPEED IS ABOVE IDLE RPM.
Engine Synchronizer
During most operations of quad engine powered
boats, it is advantageous for all engines to be
operated at the same RPM. This reduces noise
and vibration and can increase engine efficiency.
Setting the throttles so that the engines are run-
ning the same RPM (synchronized) can be done
by listening to the engine sounds at low RPM and
with the automatic synchronizer feature built into
the electronic engine controls when the engines
are operating above 1000 RPM. Attempting to
synchronize the engines solely by using the ta-
chometer readings or control lever placement
generally will not work. When the engines are in
proper synchronization, the throttle levers may
not necessarily be even.
Refer to the engine or control owner’s manuals for
more information on the engine synchronizer and
other features for the electronic controls installed
on your boat.
4.3 Neutral Safety Switch
Every control system has a neutral safety switch
incorporated into it. This device prohibits an en-
gine from being started while the shift lever is in
any position other than the neutral position. If
the engine will not start, slight movement of the
shift lever may be necessary to locate the neutral
position and disengage the safety cutout switch.
Control adjustments may be required to correct
this condition should it persist. See your Ever-
glades dealer for necessary control adjustments.
The neutral safety switches should be tested peri-
odically to ensure that they are operating properly.
To test the neutral safety switches, make sure the
engines are tilted down and move the shift levers
to the forward position.
Make sure the throttle control levers are
not advanced past the idle position. Press
the Start/Stop button to engage the starter for
each engine.
Notice:
Many outboard control systems are equipped
with a computer controlled start feature that
will keep the starter engaged until the engine
starts if the neutral safety switch fails and
allows the starter to engage.
The starter should not engage for any engine.
Repeat this test with the shift levers in reverse
and the engine throttles at idle. Again, the starter
should not engage for any engine. If the starter
for any engine engages with the shift controls in
any position other than the neutral position, then
the neutral safety switch is not functioning prop-
erly and you should contact your dealer to have
the neutral safety switch repaired by a qualified
marine mechanic before using the boat. If an en-
gine starts in gear during this test, immediately
move the control lever to the neutral position and
turn the engine off.
WARNING
IN SOME SITUATIONS, IT MAY BE POSSIBLE TO
ACCIDENTALLY START THE ENGINES IN GEAR WITH
THE THROTTLES ABOVE IDLE IF THE NEUTRAL SAFETY
SWITCH IS NOT OPERATING PROPERLY. THIS WOULD
CAUSE THE BOAT TO ACCELERATE UNEXPECTEDLY IN
FORWARD OR REVERSE AND COULD RESULT IN LOSS
OF CONTROL, DAMAGE TO THE BOAT OR INJURY TO
PASSENGERS. ALWAYS TEST THE NEUTRAL SAFETY
SWITCH PERIODICALLY AND CORRECT ANY PROBLEMS
BEFORE USING THE BOAT.