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Section 2 Helm Systems

OS 285

2.4 Neutral Safety Switch

Every control system has a neutral safety

switch incorporated into it. This device pro-

hibits the engine from starting while the shift

lever is in any position other than neutral.

Test the neutral safety switches periodically

to ensure they are operating properly. To test

the neutral safety switches, tilt the engines

down and move the shift levers to the for-

ward 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 engine’s

starter. Do not keep the key in the start posi-

tion 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 does engage

with the shift controls in any position other

than the neutral position, then the neutral

safety switch is not functioning properly.

Contact your dealer and have the neutral

safety switch repaired before using your

boat.

If an engine starts in any gear during this

test, immediately move the control levers to

the neutral position and turn off the engine.

2.5 Engine Power Tilt and Trim

All outboard engines used on your boat have

a tilt and trim feature. The engine shift and

throttle controls usually have built-in tilt and

trim switches, allowing the operator to con-

trol the position of the outboards from the

helm.

Trimming “in” or “down” moves the out-

boards closer to the boat’s transom.

Trimming “out” or “up” moves the outboards

further away from the boat’s transom.

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 adjust-

ment of the outboards for the first 20° of

travel. This is the range used while operating

your boat on plane.

The term “tilt” generally refers to adjusting

the outboards further up for shallow water

operation or loading on a trailer. For informa-

tion on the proper use and maintenance of

the power tilt and trim, please refer to the

engine owner’s manual.

! 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 can cause the boat to

accelerate unexpectedly in forward or

reverse, and can result in loss of con-

trol, damage to the boat, and possible

injury to passengers. Always test the

neutral safety switch periodically and

correct any problems before using the

boat.

! CAUTION

The engine hoses and cables or the

transom gel-coat can be damaged by

tilting the engines to the full-up posi-

tion with the engines steered in the

wrong direction. Most engine installa-

tions will benefit from turning the

steering wheel completely one direc-

tion or the other before tilting the

engines to the full-up position. Moni-

tor the engines as they tilt to deter-

mine the best full tilt engine position

for your boat.

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