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3070 EXPRESS

2.3 Neutral Safety Switch

Every control system has a neutral safety switch incorporated into it. This device prohibits the

engine 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 or cable adjustments may be

required to correct this condition should it persist. See your Pursuit dealer for necessary control

and cable adjustments.

The neutral safety switches should be tested periodically 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 control levers are not advanced past the

idle position. Turn the ignition key to the start position just long enough to briefly engage the

starter for the engine. 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 and

have the neutral safety switch repaired before using your boat. If an engine starts in gear during

this test, immediately move the control levers to the neutral position and turn the engine off.

IN SOME SITUATIONS, IT MAY BE POSSIBLE TO ACCIDENTALLY START THE EN-

GINES 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 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 outboards closer to the boat transom is

called trimming “in” or “down.” Moving the outboards further away from the boat transom is

called trimming “out” or “up.” In most cases, the boat will run best with the outboards 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 outboards within the first 20

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 outboards 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.

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