PURSUIT S428 SPORT, Руководство пользователя

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Helm Systems
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See your Pursuit dealer for necessary control
and cable adjustments. If the starter for either
engine engages with the shift controls in any
position other than neutral, the neutral safety
switch is not functioning properly and must be
repaired before using your boat.
2.4 Neutral Safety Switch
Every control has a neutral safety switch to
prevent the engine from being started while
shifted into gear. Control lever arm position
or cable adjustments must be performed in
order to prevent the engines from starting in
forward or reverse.
Test the neutral safety switches periodically
to ensure they are operating. To test the neu-
tral safety switches, tilt the engines down and
move the shift levers to the forward position,
past first detent. DO NOT advance past the
idle position. Turn the ignition key to the start
position. The starter should not engage for
any engine. Repeat the test with the shift
levers in reverse and the engine throttles at
idle; the starter should not engage for any
engine. If an engine starts in gear during this
test, immediately move the control levers to
the neutral position and turn the engine off.
Ejection or sudden loss of control can occur
if the neutral safety switch system does not
function properly and an engine can start in
gear.
WARNING
!
Test the neutral safety switch period-
ically. If the switch is not operating
properly, DO NOT use the boat. Con-
tact your Pursuit Dealer and have it
repaired. A neutral safety switch not
operating properly can allow the boat
to start in FORWARD or REVERSE
causing sudden boat movement and
throwing operator and passengers.
WARNING
!
LOSS OF CONTROL AND UNSAFE
BOAT HAZARD
A neutral safety switch that does not
function properly can cause death or
serious injury. DO NOT operate the
boat if the switch does not function
properly.
2.5 Engine Power Tilt and Trim
All outboard engines used on your boat
have a tilt and trim feature. The tilt and trim
switches are usually built into the engine shift
and throttle controls and allow the operator
to control the position of the outboards from
the helm. Moving the gear cases closer to the
boat transom is called trimming ‘in’ or ‘down.’
Moving the gear cases away from the boat
transom is called trimming ‘out’ or ‘up.’ In
most cases, the boat will perform best with
the outboards adjusted so the hull will run at
a three to five degree angle to the water.
The term ‘trim’ generally refers to the adjust-
ment of the outboards within the first 20
degree range of travel. This is the range used
while operating your boat on plane. The term
‘tilt’ refers to adjusting the outboards further
up for shallow water operation, trailering, or
‘tilting’ the outboards out of the water. Refer
to the engine owner’s manual for information
on the proper use and maintenance of the
power tilt and trim.
CAUTION
!
The outboard hoses and cables or the
transom gel coat can be damaged if
the engine(s) are tilted to full up posi-
tion or turned in the wrong direction.
Turn the steering wheel completely to
one direction or the other before tilt-
ing up to determine which direction is
best for your boat.