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Do not hold the key in the start position long enough to start
the engine. The starter should not engage for either engine.
Repeat this test with the shift levers in reverse and the engine
throttles at idle. Again, the starter should not engage for either
engine. If the starter for either engine engages with the shift
controls in any position other than the neutral position, then
the neutral safety switch is not functioning properly and you
should contact your dealer to have the neutral safety switch
repaired by a qualified marine mechanic before using the boat.
If an engine starts in gear during this test, immediately move
the control lever to the neutral position and turn the engine off.
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.
2.4 Engine Power Tilt and Trim
All outboard engines have a tilt and trim feature. Most outboard
engines have tilt/trim switches built into the engine shift and
throttle controls that allow the operator to control the position of
the outboards from the helm. Typically, a switch or switches on
the port control lever grip activates the tilt/trim for the engines.
Some engine controls have two switches on the control cover
to activate each engine individually.
Moving the outboard closer to the boat transom is called trim-
ming “in” or “down.” Moving the outboard further away from
the boat transom is called trimming “out” or “up.” In most
cases, the boat will run best with the outboard adjusted so the
hull will run at a 3 to 5 degree angle to the water.
The term “trim” generally refers to the adjustment of the
outboard within the first 20
o
range of travel. This is the range
used while operating your boat on plane. The term “tilt” is
generally used when referring to adjusting the outboard further
up for shallow water operation or trailering. For information
on the proper use and maintenance of the power tilt and trim,
please refer to the engine owner’s manual.
THE ENGINE HOSES AND CABLES OR THE
TRANSOM GEL COAT CAN BE DAMAGED BY
TILTING THE ENGINES TO THE FULL UP POSITION
WITH THE ENGINES TURNED TO THE WRONG
POSITION. MOST BOATS REQUIRE THE STEERING
WHEEL TO BE TURNED COMPLETELY TO
STARBOARD BEFORE TILTING THE ENGINES TO
THE FULL UP POSITION. YOU SHOULD MONITOR
EACH ENGINE AS IT TILTS TO DETERMINE BEST
FULL TILT ENGINE POSITION FOR YOUR BOAT.
SOME AUTOPILOTS HAVE ENGINE POSITION
SENSORS THAT ARE MOUNTED TO THE
HYDRAULIC STEERING CYLINDER. WITH THESE
AUTOPILOTS, THE ENGINE POSITION SENSOR
BRACKET COULD HIT THE TRANSOM WHEN THE
ENGINES ARE TILTED TO THE FULL UP POSITION
AND CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE RIGGING,
THE AUTOPILOT OR THE TRANSOM. IF YOU
HAVE AN AUTOPILOT INSTALLED ON YOUR BOAT,
YOU SHOULD MONITOR THE LOCATION OF THE
ENGINE CABLES AND AUTOPILOT BRACKETS AS
THE ENGINES ARE TILTED TO DETERMINE THE
BEST ENGINE POSITION AND MAXIMUM ENGINE
TILT FOR YOUR APPLICATION.
2.5 Engine Stop Switch
Your boat is equipped with an engine stop switch and lanyard.
When the lanyard is pulled it will engage the switch and shut
off the engines. We strongly recommend that the lanyard be
attached to the driver whenever the engines are running. If
an engine will not start, it could be because the lanyard is not
properly inserted into the engine stop switch. Always make
sure the lanyard is properly attached to the engine stop switch
before attempting to start the engines.
Refer to the engine owner’s manual for more information on
the engine stop switch.
2.6 Steering System
The steering sys-
tem is hydraulic
and made of three
main components:
the helm assembly,
hydraulic hoses
Engine Stop Switch